2009 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 700 4x4 EPS Owners Manual - Page 27

2009 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 700 4x4 EPS Manual

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WHAT CAN HAPPEN All wheels turn at the same speed when the differential is locked, so it takes more effort to turn the ATV. The effort needed to turn increases with the riding speed. You may lose control and have an accident if you cannot make a sharp enough turn for the speed you are traveling. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in four-wheel-drive differential gear lock, and allow extra time and distance for maneuvers. TIP If the digits of the speedometer appear as shown when the switch is NOT being pushed, this could indicate a malfunction in the electrical system. In this case, take the ATV to a Yamaha dealer at the first opportunity. EWB00110 EBU26634 4 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Riding too fast while the ATV is in fourwheel-drive differential gear lock. On-Command four-wheel-drive switch "2WD"/"4WD" This ATV is equipped with a switch to change from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive and vice versa. Select the appropriate drive according to the terrain and the conditions. G "2WD" (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied to the rear wheels. G "4WD" (four-wheel drive): Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels. 4-9

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TIP
If the digits of the speedometer appear as shown
when the switch is NOT being pushed, this could
indicate a malfunction in the electrical system. In
this case, take the ATV to a Yamaha dealer at the
first opportunity.
WARNING
EWB00110
EBU26634
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch
“2WD”/“4WD”
This ATV is equipped with a switch to change from
two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive and vice versa.
Select the appropriate drive according to the ter-
rain and the conditions.
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied to
the rear wheels.
“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is supplied to
the rear and front wheels.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding too fast while the ATV is in four-
wheel-drive differential gear lock.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
All wheels turn at the same speed when the
differential is locked, so it takes more effort
to turn the ATV. The effort needed to turn in-
creases with the riding speed. You may lose
control and have an accident if you cannot
make a sharp enough turn for the speed you
are traveling.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is
in four-wheel-drive differential gear lock, and
allow extra time and distance for maneuvers.