Yamaha GRIZZLY 450 2011 - User Manual

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YFM45FGB

YFM450FAB

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

1CU-F8199-61

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!

It contains important safety information.

LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!

Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.

¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!

Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.

DIC183

Main Page

Important Manual Information6
Important Notice7
Table of Contents8
Location of the Warning and Specification Labels11
Safety Information22
Description26
Left View26
Right View26
Controls and Instruments27
Instrument and Control Functions28
Main Switch28
Indicator Lights and Warning Light29
Multi-Function Display31
Fuel Gauge32
Handlebar Switches32
Throttle Lever38
Speed Limiter38
Front Brake Lever39
Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever39
Drive Select Lever40
Fuel Tank Cap40
Fuel41
Fuel Cock42
Starter (Choke)44
Seat44
Storage Compartments45
Front Carrier48
Rear Carrier48
Adjusting the Front and Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies48
Auxiliary DC Jack49
Pre-Operation Checks51
Fuel53
Engine Oil53
Final Gear Oil53
Differential Gear Oil53
Coolant53
Front and Rear Brakes53
Throttle Lever54
Tires54
Chassis Fasteners57
Instruments, Lights and Switches57
Operation58
Starting a Cold Engine58
Starting a Warm Engine60
Operating the Drive Select Lever and Driving in Reverse60
Engine Break-In62
Parking62
Parking on a Slope63
Accessories and Loading63
Riding Your Atv66
Getting to Know Your Atv67
Ride with Care and Good Judgment67
Be Careful Where You Ride74
Turning Your Atv77
Climbing Uphill78
Riding Downhill81
Crossing a Slope82
Crossing through Shallow Water83
Riding over Rough Terrain86
Sliding and Skidding86
What to Do if88
What to Do88
Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment89
Owner's Manual and Tool Kit90
Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System91
General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart93
Removing and Installing Panels98
Checking the Spark Plug102
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Cartridge105
Final Gear Oil109
Differential Gear Oil112
Coolant114
Cleaning the Air Filter Element118
Cleaning the Spark Arrester121
V-Belt Cooling Duct Check Hose123
V-Belt Case Drain Plug123
Adjusting the Carburetor124
Adjusting the Engine Idling Speed124
Adjusting the Throttle Lever Free Play125
Valve Clearance126
Adjusting the Drive Select Lever Safety System Cable126
Brakes126
Checking the Front Brake Pads and Rear Brake Friction Plates127
Checking the Brake Fluid Level128
Changing the Brake Fluid129
Checking the Front Brake Lever Free Play129
Adjusting the Rear Brake Lever and Brake Pedal Free Play, and the Brake Pedal Height129
Axle Boots134
Brake Light Switches135
Checking and Lubricating the Cables135
Checking and Lubricating the Front and Rear Brake Levers136
Checking and Lubricating the Brake Pedal136
Checking the Wheel Hub Bearings137
Lubricating the Drive Shaft Universal Joint137
Checking the Stabilizer Bushes138
Lubricating the Rear Knuckle Pivots138
Lubricating the Steering Shaft139
Battery139
Replacing a Fuse142
Replacing a Headlight Bulb143
Adjusting a Headlight Beam145
Replacing the Tail/Brake Light Bulb145
Removing a Wheel147
Installing a Wheel147
Troubleshooting149
Troubleshooting Charts150
Cleaning and Storage152
Cleaning152
Storage153
Specifications155
Consumer Information160
Identification Numbers160

Brand	Yamaha
Model	GRIZZLY 450 2011
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

Yamaha GRIZZLY 450 2011 - User Manual

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