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EBU18401

Rear brake lever

The rear brake lever is located on the left handle-

bar. To apply the rear brake, pull the brake lever to-

ward the handlebar grip.

EBU18461

Parking brake

Use the parking brake before starting the engine or

after parking the ATV, especially on a slope. Apply

the rear brake lever and push down the lock plate

to apply the parking brake. Squeeze the rear brake

lever to release the parking brake.

1. Front brake lever

1. Rear brake lever

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Table of Contents8
Location of the Warning and Specification Labels11
Safety Information17
Description23
- Left View23
- Right View23
- Controls and Instruments24
Instrument and Control Functions25
- Main Switch25
- Indicator Lights26
- Handlebar Switches26
- Throttle Lever27
- Speed Limiter28
- Front Brake Lever28
- Rear Brake Lever29
- Parking Brake29
- Drive Select Lever30
- Fuel Tank Cap31
- Fuel31
- Fuel Cock32
- Starter (Choke)34
- Seat34
- Front Carrier35
- Rear Carrier35
Pre-Operation Checks36
- Fuel38
- Engine Oil38
- Transmission Oil38
- Front and Rear Brakes38
- Throttle Lever38
- Drive Chain38
- Tires38
- Chassis Fasteners41
- Instruments, Lights and Switches41
- Battery41
Operation42
- Starting a Cold Engine42
- Starting a Warm Engine44
- Operating the Drive Select Lever and Driving in Reverse44
- Engine Break-In45
- Parking46
- Parking on a Slope46
- Accessories and Loading47
Riding Your Atv50
- Getting to Know Your Atv51
- Ride with Care and Good Judgment51
- Be Careful Where You Ride58
- Turning Your Atv61
- Climbing Uphill63
- Riding Downhill65
- Crossing a Slope66
- Crossing through Shallow Water67
- Riding over Rough Terrain69
- Sliding and Skidding69
- What to Do if71
- What to Do71
Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment72
- Owner's Manual and Tool Kit73
- Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System74
- General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart76
- Checking the Spark Plug80
Engine Oil82
Transmission Oil85
Cleaning the Engine and V-Belt Case Air Filter Elements88
Cleaning the Spark Arrester94
V-Belt Case Drain Screw95
Adjusting the Carburetor96
Adjusting the Engine Idling Speed97
Adjusting the Throttle Lever Free Play97
Valve Clearance98
Brakes99
Checking the Front and Rear Brake Shoes99
Adjusting the Front Brake Lever Free Play100
Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever Free Play104
Drive Chain Slack105
Lubricating the Drive Chain108
Checking and Lubricating the Cables108
Checking and Lubricating the Front and Rear Brake Levers109
Checking the Wheel Hub Bearings110
Lubricating the Lower Arm Pivots110
Lubricating the Front Knuckle Pivots111
Lubricating the Steering Shaft112
Battery112
Replacing the Fuse115
Replacing a Headlight Bulb116
- Adjusting a Headlight Beam118
- Replacing the Tail/Brake Light Bulb118
- Removing a Wheel119
- Installing a Wheel119
- Troubleshooting120
- Troubleshooting Chart122
Cleaning and Storage123
- Cleaning123
- Storage124
Specifications126
Consumer Information130
- Identification Numbers130

Brand	Yamaha
Model	GRIZZLY 125 YFM125GD
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

Yamaha GRIZZLY 125 YFM125GD User Manual

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