2020 YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 warning

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM70GPAL/YFM70GPSL YFM700FWADThis ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
BDE-F8199-60-E0
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INTRODUCTION
EBU38511Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM70GPAL / YFM70GPSL / YFM700FWAD. This ATV
represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and
pacesetting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree
of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special tech-
niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
 Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
 For models equipped with a winch: Read the Basic Guide to Winching Techniques manual carefully and
completely before operating the winch. Make sure you understand all instructions.
 Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
EBU17344FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:TIPProduct and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly from the figures shown in this manual.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ............................ 1-1Identification numbers ................................ 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .............................. 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 3-1
DESCRIPTION................................................ 4-1 Left view ...................................................... 4-1
Right view.................................................... 4-1
Controls and instruments............................ 4-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ................................................... 5-1 Main switch ................................................. 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .............. 5-2
Multi-function display ................................. 5-5
Handlebar switches .................................. 5-11
Throttle lever ............................................. 5-16
Speed limiter ............................................. 5-16
Front brake lever ....................................... 5-17
Brake pedal and rear brake lever .............. 5-17
Drive select lever ....................................... 5-18 Fuel tank cap ............................................ 5-19
Fuel ........................................................... 5-20
Seat .......................................................... 5-21
Storage compartments ............................. 5-22
Front carrier .............................................. 5-26
Rear carrier ............................................... 5-26
Front and rear shock absorbers .............. 5-26
Winch (equipped models) ......................... 5-28
Trailer hitch .............................................. 5-28
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 5-29
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 6-1 Fuel ............................................................. 6-3
Engine oil .................................................... 6-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 6-3
Differential gear oil ...................................... 6-3
Coolant ....................................................... 6-3
Front and rear brakes ................................. 6-3
Throttle lever ............................................... 6-4
Tires ............................................................ 6-4
Chassis fasteners ....................................... 6-8
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
EBU37163Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a re-
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LOAD LIMIT50 kg (110 lbs)
B16-F4877-A0
YAMAHA
LOAD LIMIT90 kg (198 lbs)
B16-F4897-30
YAMAHA
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
37S-F151K-00
PULLING LOAD: 5880 N (600 kgf)
1322 lbf
TO NGUE WEIGHT: 147 N ( 15 kgf)
33 lbfYAMAHA
WARNINGNEVER ride as a
passenger.Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
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Recommended
Minimum: FRONT
REAR
: FRONT
REAR: 35 kPa, (5.0 psi)
: 30 kPa, (4.4 psi)
: 32 kPa, (4.6 psi)
: 27 kPa, (4.0 psi)Never set tire pressure below minimum. It could cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim.Cargo or a trailer can affect stability and handling.
Read owner’s manual before loading or towing.
When riding with cargo or towing a trailer : Reduce speed
and allow more room to stop. Avoid hills and rough terrain.
Maximum Vehicle Load : 240 kg, (530 lbs)
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories
(and if applicable, trailer tongue weight).
WARNING
B16-F816M-00
YAMAHAIMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires coldLOADING/TRAILER TOWING
1HP-F2259-21
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WARNING
NEVER
operate this ATV if you are
under age 16.Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
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UNDER
1P0-F816L-01
Wait for the engine to return to normal idle speed
before shifting.
2UD-F151E-00
Recommended
Minimum: FRONT
REAR
: FRONT
REAR: 35 kPa, (5.0 psi)
: 35 kPa, (5.0 psi)
: 32 kPa, (4.6 psi)
: 32 kPa, (4.6 psi)Never set tire pressure below minimum. It could cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim.Cargo or a trailer can affect stability and handling.
Read owner’s manual before loading or towing.
When riding with cargo or towing a trailer : Reduce speed
and allow more room to stop. Avoid hills and rough terrain.
Maximum Vehicle Load : 240 kg, (530 lbs)
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories
(and if applicable, trailer tongue weight).
WARNING
B4F-F816M-00
YAMAHAIMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires coldLOADING/TRAILER TOWING
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