2020 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 Owners Manual

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Front brake• Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add specified brake fluid to specified level if necessary.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary. 6-3, 9-43, 9-44, 9-46
Rear brake • Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
• Check pedal free play, and adjust if necessary.
• Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add specified brake fluid to specified level if necessary.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary. 6-3, 9-43, 9-44, 9-46,
9-47
Throttle lever • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever
housing if necessary.
• Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary. 6-4, 9-42
Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 9-49
Wheels and tires • Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
• Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure. Correct if necessary. 6-4
Brake pedal • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point
if necessary. 9-50
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary. 9-49
Axle boots • Check for cracks or damage, and replace if necessary. 9-48
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 6-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check operation, and correct if necessary.
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ROUTINE PAGE
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EBU38000FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank
before starting off. Refuel if necessary. (See page
5-20.)EBU19561Engine oilMake sure that the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 9-20.)EBU19591Final gear oilMake sure that the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 9-25.)EBU19601Differential gear oilMake sure that the differential gear oil is at the
specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See page
9-27.)EBU19632CoolantMake sure that the coolant is at the specified level.
Add coolant as necessary. (See page 9-29.)
TIPThe coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture. EBU29083Front and rear brakesBrake levers and brake pedal
Check that there is no free play in the front and
rear brake levers. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
 Check for correct free play in the brake pedal. If
the free play is incorrect, adjust it. (See page
9-47.)
 Check the operation of the brake levers and
pedal. They should move smoothly and there
should be a firm feeling when the brakes are ap-
plied. If not, have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 9-44.)
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Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If a lever moves
slowly inward, there may be a leak in the brake
system. If there is any leakage, the brake system
should be checked by a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance,
check the brake pads for wear. (See page 9-43.)
EBU19762Throttle leverCheck the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.
EBU38062TiresCheck and adjust the tire pressure before each
ride. Check tires for wear and damage.
Tire pressure
A low-pressure tire gauge is included as standard
equipment. Make two measurements of the tire
pressure and use the second reading. Dust or dirt
in the gauge could cause the first reading to be in-
correct.
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 41. Low-pressure tire gauge
2. Tire air valve
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6Tire pressure must be checked and set when the
tires are cold. The tire pressure should be the
same on both sides, and must be adjusted ac-
cording to vehicle loading conditions. Set the tire
pressure as specified below.
WARNING! Opera-
tion of this vehicle with improper tire pressure
may cause severe injury or death from loss of
control or rollover. Tire pressure below the
minimum specified could also cause the tire to
dislodge from the rim under severe driving
conditions.
[EWB04120]
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE (cold):
For Oceania Front: (Recommended)35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Rear: (Recommended) 30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm², 4.4 psi)
(BDE3)
35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
(BDEK)
Front: (Minimum) 32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear: (Minimum) 27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
(BDE3)
32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
(BDEK)
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Tire inspection
When the tire tread depth has worn to 3 mm (0.12
in) replace the tire. If the tire has a nail or glass
fragments in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, re-
place the tire.
For Europe
No cargo or trailer: Front: (Recommended)35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
Rear: (Recommended) 30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm², 4.4 psi)
(BDE2, BDE7, BDEA, BDEE)
35.0 kPa (0.350 kgf/cm², 5.0 psi)
(BDEJ)
Front: (Minimum) 32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
Rear: (Minimum) 27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
(BDE2, BDE7, BDEA, BDEE)
32.0 kPa (0.320 kgf/cm², 4.6 psi)
(BDEJ)
With cargo or trailer: Front: (Recommended)50.0 kPa (0.500 kgf/cm², 7.3 psi)
Rear: (Recommended) 50.0 kPa (0.500 kgf/cm², 7.3 psi)
Front: (Minimum) 45.0 kPa (0.450 kgf/cm², 6.5 psi)
Rear: (Minimum) 45.0 kPa (0.450 kgf/cm², 6.5 psi)
Maximum load:Vehicle:240.0 kg (530 lb)
The vehicle’s maximum load is the com-
bined weight of the rider, accessories, car-
go, and trailer tongue weight.1. Tire tread depth
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6Tire information
This ATV is equipped with tubeless tires and tire
air valves. After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below are approved for this model by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWB02552Use of improper tires on this ATV may cause
loss of control, increasing your risk of an acci-
dent.
Front:
Manufacturer/model:MAXXIS/MU01Y (BDEJ, BDEK)
MAXXIS/MU05Y (BDE2, BDE7, BDEA,
BDEE, BDE3)
Size: AT26 x 8-12 (BDE2, BDE7, BDEA, BDEE,
BDE3)
AT27 x 10-14 (BDEJ, BDEK)
Rear: Manufacturer/model:MAXXIS/MU01Y (BDEJ, BDEK)
MAXXIS/MU06Y (BDE2, BDE7, BDEA,
BDEE, BDE3)
Size: AT26 x 10-12 (BDE2, BDE7, BDEA,
BDEE, BDE3)
AT27 x 10-14 (BDEJ, BDEK)
Maximum tire seating pressure: Front250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
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Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your ATV were
designed to match the performance capabilities
and to provide the best combination of handling,
braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes, and
combinations may not be appropriate.
EBU19841Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
properly tightened.EBU19851Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switches are
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EBU19882
OPERATION
EBU19902Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00632Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury. EBU38120Starting the engineThis model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. To enable starting one of the following
conditions must be met:
The drive select lever is in the neutral or park po-
sition.
 The rear brake lever or brake pedal is applied.TIPIt is recommended to shift into neutral or park and
apply the rear brake when starting the engine.
NOTICEECB00151See the “Engine break-in” section on page 7-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time. To start the engine
1. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and the engine stop switch to “ ” (run).
The battery voltage warning light, the cool-
ant temperature warning light, and the en-
gine trouble warning light should come on
for a few seconds, then go off.
 The electric power steering warning light
should come on and stay on until the en-
gine is started.NOTICEECB00826To avoid possible damage, do not operate the
ATV if a warning light does not work as de-
scribed above. 2. Apply the brake pedal, then shift the drive se-
lect lever into the neutral or park position. The
corresponding indicator light should come
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