2008 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 Special Edition Owners Manual - Page 49

WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could be burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. Always use a thick rag over the cap. Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap. EBU28520 Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Brake fluid leakage (front brake) Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the hose, joint or brake fluid reservoir of the front brake. Apply the brake firmly for one minute. If the lever moves slowly inward, there may be a leak in the brake system. If there is any leakage, the brake system should be checked by a Yamaha dealer. Brake operation Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to make sure they are working properly. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, check the brake pads and friction plates for wear. (See page 8-38.) Front and rear brakes Brake levers and brake pedal G Check that there is no free play in the front brake lever. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system. G Check for correct free play in the rear brake lever and brake pedal. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it. (See page 8-41.) G Check operation of the levers and pedal. They should move smoothly and there should be a firm feeling when the brake is applied. If not, have a Yamaha dealer check them. Brake fluid level (front brake) Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. (See page 8-39.) 5-5 5