Yamaha Grizzly 300 User manual

This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
YFM30GD

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.

INTRODUCTION
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM30GD. 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 together with tips for the ATV rider carefully and completely before operating your ATV.
Make sure you understand all instructions.
Pay close attention to the warning and caution labels on the ATV.
Never operate an ATV without proper training or instruction. Free training is available to anyone who
buys a new ATV. CALL 1-800-887-2887 for more information.

IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE 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:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
NOTICE
TIP

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This ATV is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. It is illegal and unsafe to operate this ATV
on any public street, road or highway.
This ATV complies with all applicable off-road noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in
effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
YFM30GD
©2012 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,U.S.A.
1st edition, May 2012
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Taiwan.
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OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights and warning light ................ 4-2
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-3
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-4
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-4
Front brake lever ........................................ 4-5
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Transfer gear oil ..........................................5-3
Final gear oil ...............................................5-3
Coolant .......................................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-6
Instruments, lights and switches .................5-6
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in
serious injury or death.
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............... 4-5
Parking brake lever ..................................... 4-6
Drive select lever ........................................ 4-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................. 4-8
Fuel .............................................................4-8
Fuel cock ..................................................4-10
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-11
Seat ..........................................................4-12
Front carrier ..............................................4-13
Rear carrier ...............................................4-13
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-13

OPERATION .................................................. 6-1
Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-3
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-4
Parking ....................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING......................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...........................8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-5
Checking the spark plug .............................8-9
Engine oil ..................................................8-12
Final gear oil .............................................8-17
Transfer gear oil .........................................8-15
Coolant .....................................................8-18
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-23
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-26
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................8-27
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-28
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-28
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ..........8-29
Valve clearance ........................................8-30
Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable ...........................................8-30
Brakes .......................................................8-30
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake pads ...............................................8-31
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-32

Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-33
Checking the front brake lever free
play ......................................................... 8-34
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play
and checking the brake pedal position .... 8-34
Rear axle boot .........................................8-37
Adjusting the parking brake free play ........ 8-35
Brake light switches ................................. 8-37
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-38
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-38
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-39
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-40
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ................ 8-40
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-40
Battery ...................................................... 8-41
Replacing a fuse ...................................... 8-43
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-45
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-47
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-47
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-49
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-50
Troubleshooting charts .............................8-51
CLEANING AND STORAGE ..........................9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage .......................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1
Identification numbers ............................. 11-1
Noise regulation ...................................... 11-3
Maintenance record ................................ 11-4
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. ATV LIMITED WARRANTY ....... 11-5
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) .................................................. 11-7