Yamaha GRIZZLY 700 2014 User manual

DIC2342
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
WARNING
OWNER’S MANUAL
B38-F8199-10LIT-11626-28-36
YFM700DF/YFM700DHF
YFM700PF/YFM700PHF
YFM700PSF
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.

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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM700DF/YFM700DHF/YFM700PF/YFM700PHF/
YFM700PSF. This ATV represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine
sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now ap-
preciate 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 notice 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.
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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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
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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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.
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YFM700DF/YFM700DHF/YFM700PF
YFM700PHF/YFM700PSF
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2014 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, June 2014
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11626-28-36
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WARNING
EWB00012
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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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 lights ..............4-2
Multi-function display..................................4-5
Handlebar switches ....................................4-7
Throttle lever .............................................4-13
Speed limiter............................................. 4-14
Front brake lever....................................... 4-15
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............. 4-15
Drive select lever ...................................... 4-16
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 4-16
Fuel ........................................................... 4-17
Seat .......................................................... 4-18
Storage compartments............................. 4-19
Front carrier .............................................. 4-22
Rear carrier ............................................... 4-22
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies .............................. 4-22
Auxiliary DC jack....................................... 4-24
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......................... 5-1
Fuel ............................................................. 5-3
Engine oil .................................................... 5-3
Final gear oil ............................................... 5-3
Differential 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 ................ 5-7
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OPERATION ................................................... 6-1
Starting the engine...................................... 6-1
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse....................................... 6-2
Engine break-in ........................................... 6-4
Parking ........................................................ 6-5
Parking on a slope ...................................... 6-5
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 .................................. 7-17
CROSSING A SLOPE................................7-18
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER....................................................7-19
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .............7-21
SLIDING AND SKIDDING..........................7-22
WHAT TO DO IF........................................7-23
WHAT TO DO............................................7-23
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
Removing and installing panels................ 8-10
Removing the radiator grills...................... 8-19
Checking the spark plug........................... 8-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 8-22
Final gear oil ............................................. 8-26
Differential gear oil.................................... 8-29
Coolant ..................................................... 8-31
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-39
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-42
V-belt case drain plug............................... 8-44
Adjusting the throttle lever free play......... 8-44
Valve clearance......................................... 8-45
Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable .......................................... 8-45
Brakes....................................................... 8-45
Checking the front and rear brake pads... 8-46
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-47
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-48
Checking the front and rear brake lever
free play .................................................. 8-48
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Adjusting the brake pedal free play ..........8-49
Axle boots .................................................8-51
Checking and lubricating the cables.........8-52
Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .....................................8-52
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal .......................................................8-53
Checking the wheel hub bearings.............8-54
Checking the stabilizer bushes .................8-54
Lubricating the rear knuckle pivots...........8-54
Lubricating the steering shaft ...................8-55
Battery.......................................................8-55
Replacing a fuse ....................................... 8-59
Replacing a headlight bulb .......................8-61
Adjusting a headlight beam ......................8-62
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............8-63
Removing a wheel.....................................8-64
Installing a wheel....................................... 8-64
Troubleshooting ........................................8-65
Troubleshooting charts .............................8-66
CLEANING AND STORAGE ........................... 9-1
Cleaning ......................................................9-1
Storage........................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION....................... 11-1
Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
Noise regulation........................................ 11-4
Maintenance record.................................. 11-5
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. 2015 AND LATER MODEL ATV
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................. 11-6
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)... 11-8
INDEX .......................................................... 12-1
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
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Read 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-
placement label from your Yamaha dealer.
37S-F151K-00
5880 N (600kgf)
1322 lbf
147 N ( 15kgf)
33 lbf
: 99 lbs. (45 kg)
1HP-F4877-U0
Overloading this ATV or carrying cargo improperly can change
handling, stability and braking performance and can lead to an
accident. Never exceed the maximum front cargo limit of
: 99 lbs (45 kg)
NEVER sit on the carrier. Refer to instructions in the Owner's
Manual.
: 187 lbs. (85 kg)
1HP-F4897-00
Overloading this ATV or carrying cargo improperly can change
handling, stability and braking performance and can lead to an
accident. Never exceed the maximum rear cargo limit of
: 187 lbs (85 kg)
NEVER sit on the carrier. Refer to instructions in the Owner's
Manual.
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