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9. Install the rubber cover.

10. Install the passenger seat cushion.

To change the engine oil (and filter)

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several

minutes, and then turn it off.

3. Remove the passenger seat cushion.

(See page 4-15.)

4. Remove the rubber cover.
5. Remove the engine oil dipstick.
6. Place an oil pan under the engine to col-

lect the used oil.

7. Remove the engine oil drain bolt. Discard

the used gasket.

TIP

Perform steps 8–10 when replacing the oil fil-
ter cartridge.

8. Remove the oil filter cartridge.

1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket

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Summary of Contents for WOLVERINE R-SPEC YXE70WPAJ

Page 1: ...DIC183 B3D F8199 7A YXE70WPAJ YXE70WPHJ OWNER S MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information ...

Page 2: ...01 1119 NC Schiphol Rijk The Netherlands Signature Akihiro Tsuzuki Date of Issue to which this declaration applies conforms to the essential health and safety requirements of Directive 2006 42 EC To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements stated in the Directives of EEC the following standards and or technical specifications were consulted Title and or number and...

Page 3: ...g of the features and operation of this vehicle It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures If you have any ques tions regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWB03490 Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle Do not attempt to operate this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls...

Page 4: ...afety alert symbol It is used to alert you to poten tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that fol low this symbol 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 inform...

Page 5: ...in force before choosing where to operate this vehicle It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public lands where vehicles its size are prohibited EBU33130 YXE70WPAJ YXE70WPHJ OWNER S MANUAL 2017 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition August 2017 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in U S A UB3D7A...

Page 6: ...itch 4 12 Accelerator pedal 4 12 Brake pedal 4 13 Parking brake lever 4 13 Drive select lever 4 14 Fuel tank cap 4 14 Doors 4 14 Seats 4 15 Adjusting the driver seat position 4 16 Seat belts 4 17 Glove compartment 4 18 Storage compartments 4 18 Cup holders 4 20 Cargo bed 4 20 Front shock absorbers 4 22 Rear shock absorbers 4 27 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver 4 32 Auxiliary DC jack 4 33 FOR YOU...

Page 7: ... VEHICLE 7 12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 8 1 Owner s Manual and tool kit 8 2 Maintenance charts 8 4 Hood 8 10 Panels 8 11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 8 14 Final gear oil 8 20 Differential gear oil 8 22 Coolant 8 25 Axle boots 8 29 Spark plug inspection 8 30 Cleaning the air filter element 8 32 Air filter check hoses 8 36 V belt case drain plug 8 37 Cleaning the spark arrester 8 37...

Page 8: ...on 8 45 Wheel removal 8 45 Tire replacement 8 46 Wheel installation 8 47 Battery 8 47 Jump starting 8 51 Fuse replacement 8 52 Replacing a headlight bulb 8 54 Headlight beam adjustment 8 56 Tail brake light bulb replacement 8 57 Troubleshooting 8 57 Troubleshooting charts 8 59 CLEANING AND STORAGE 9 1 Cleaning 9 1 Storage 9 2 SPECIFICATIONS 10 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 11 1 Identification number reco...

Page 9: ...labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer UB3D7AE0 book Page 1 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 10: ...1 2 1 For Europe 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 10 11 12 15 6 10 10 16 17 20 18 19 1 7 8 14 13 7 UB3D7AE0 book Page 2 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 11: ...1 3 1 22 21 23 24 25 UB3D7AE0 book Page 3 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 12: ...egs or head outside of the vehicle can be crushed by the cage frame If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or roll brace your feet on the floor or footrests and keep your hands on the steering wheel or handhold Never hold cage Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 4 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 13: ...ublics à moins que les véhicules hors route y soient autorisés les collisions avec voitures et camions arrivent en un clin d œil Ne pas dépasser le nombre de places disponibles 1 passager Être préparé Attacher la ceinture de sécurité Porter un casque homologué une protection pour les yeux et une tenue de protection Le conducteur doit pouvoir rejoindre aisément toutes les commandes alors qu il est ...

Page 14: ...ins et bras dans l habitacle et agripper le volant ou la poignée de maintien YAMAHA 1XD K7761 10 AVERTISSEMENT Toute partie du corps bras jambes tête se trouvant hors de l habitacle risque d être é crasée par l arceau de protection Si une roulade ou un capotage semble imminent caler les pieds sur le plancher ou sur les repose pieds et agripper le volant ou la poignée de maintien Ne jamais agripper...

Page 15: ... and strike occupants Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side and as low as possible Top heavy loads increase the risk of a rollover Do not tow or pull objects from any point other than the trailer hitch bracket or winch if installed Read Owner s Manual before loading towing or pulling objects Improper use of cargo bed or cage frame can result in severe injury or death from loss of cont...

Page 16: ...ids du véhicule du conducteur du passager des accessoires de l équipement et le cas échéant du timon PRESSION DE SERVICE DES PNEUS Régler les pneus à froid YAMAHA 2MB F1696 10 WARNING Improper tire pressure or overloading this vehicle may cause severe injury or death from loss of control or rollover Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the minimum Tire may dislodge from rim VEHICLE LOAD of...

Page 17: ... objet d un point autre que la fixation du timon ou le treuil le cas échéant Le mauvais usage de la caisse de chargement ou de l arceau de protection peut provoquer de graves blessures ou la mort par suite d une perte de contrôle d un capotage ou d un accident quelconque Aucun passager dans la caisse de chargement YAMAHA 1XD K7762 00 WARNING Any part of your body arms legs or head outside of the v...

Page 18: ...n de l immobiliser Ne jamais dépasser le poids en flèche de 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf du dispositif d attelage Ne pas remorquer une charge totale de plus de 6664 N 680 kgf 1500 lbf remorque plus chargement N attacher charge ou remorque qu au support de fixation d attelage Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant de charger le véhicule et de remorquer ou tirer une charge E10 B42 F817K 00 16 17 18 UB3D7AE0 b...

Page 19: ...urn or other accidents Secure load to prevent it from shifting Never load more than 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf tongue weight on towing bracket Do not tow more than 6664 N 680 kgf 1500 lbf rolling weight trailer plus cargo Tow or pull only from hitch bracket Read Owner s Manual before loading towing or pulling objects 19 20 UB3D7AE0 book Page 11 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 20: ...feet flat on floor and sitting upright with back against seat Driver must be able to comfor tably reach all controls while sitting upright with back against seat Wear an approved helmet eye protection and protective gear Fasten seat belts Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo bed Avoid side hilling riding across slopes Plan for hills rough terrain ruts and other changes in traction and terrain ...

Page 21: ...ds prêts à encaisser le choc portière fermée 1XD F8446 00 Be Prepared Adjust lock and never remove handhold Always use handhold Never hold cage Always wear seatbelt and helmet 1XD F8446 10 Toujours prévoir l imprévu Régler et verrouiller la poignée de maintien ne jamais la retirer Toujours agripper la poignée de maintien non l arceau de protection Toujours porter la ceinture de sécurité et un casq...

Page 22: ...1 14 1 For Oceania 1 2 3 4 9 8 5 5 6 7 3 5 5 UB3D7AE0 book Page 14 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 23: ...1 15 1 11 10 12 UB3D7AE0 book Page 15 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 24: ...t try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg YAMAHA 1XD K8483 00 WARNING Do not rest hands or arms on door or shoulder bolster To avoid Injury keep hands and arms completely Inside the vehicle by holding the steering wheel or handhold WARNING Fuel vapors can be a fire or explosion hazard To avoid injury or death never store fuel or flammable liquids in this storage compartment Storage sho...

Page 25: ...d and strike occupants Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side and as low as possible Top heavy loads increase the risk of a rollover Do not tow or pull objects from any point other than the trailer hitch bracket or winch if installed Read Owner s Manual before loading towing or pulling objects Improper use of cargo bed or cage frame can result in severe injury or death from loss of con...

Page 26: ...ongue weight Do not exceed maximum vehicle load Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 975 kg 2150 lbs maximum including vehicle weight of operator passengers accessories cargo and if applicable trailer tongue weight OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE With tires cold set as follows YAMAHA 1XD K7762 00 WARNING Any part of your body arms legs or head outside of the vehicle can be crushed by the cage frame If you think or...

Page 27: ...turn or other accidents Secure load to prevent it from shifting Never load more than 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf tongue weight on towing bracket Do not tow more than 6664 N 680 kgf 1500 lbf rolling weight trailer plus cargo Tow or pull only from hitch bracket Read Owner s Manual before loading towing or pulling objects 8 9 UB3D7AE0 book Page 19 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 28: ...icle Passenger must be able to reach the handhold while keeping feet flat on floor and sitting upright with back against seat Driver must be able to comfor tably reach all controls while sitting upright with back against seat Wear an approved helmet eye protection and protective gear Fasten seat belts Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo bed Avoid side hilling riding across slopes Plan for hil...

Page 29: ... these two chapters and the labels on the vehicle to instruct new operators and passengers Do not allow anyone else to operate your vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are unsure that he she is willing and able to follow these instructions Get to know your vehicle This off road vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from cars ATVs go carts golf cars and grounds keeping vehicles Follow thes...

Page 30: ...ould wear seat belts properly Both driver and passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated upright with their backs against the backrests Passenger must be able to reach and hold the passenger handhold within the cage frame Both driver and passenger should wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly Both driver and passenger should also wear eye protection ...

Page 31: ...for cargo bed load limit Refer to label next to hitch for tongue weight and trailer load limits Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side and as low and as far forward as possible Secure cargo so that it will not shift a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be thrown forward and strike occupants While using your Yamaha Wolverine Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at ...

Page 32: ...over Avoid sideways sliding skidding or fishtailing rear wheel sliding and never do donuts Slow down before entering a turn and avoid hard braking in a turn When making tight turns from a stop or at slow speeds avoid sudden or hard acceleration Drive straight up and down inclines not across them If crossing a hill is unavoidable drive slowly and turn downhill immediately if you feel the vehicle ma...

Page 33: ...avoid sharp drop offs large rocks or slippery surfaces Operating this vehicle through deep or fast flowing water can lead to loss of control or overturn To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuries use care when crossing through water When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer Reduce speed operate in low gear only and allow more room to stop Avoid hills and rough terrain Use extreme caution w...

Page 34: ...rtially enclosed areas such as barns garages or carports Do not run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through open ings such as windows and doors Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for your Wolverine is an important decision Genuine Yamaha Accesso ries which are available only from a Yamaha dealer have been designed tested and approved by Yamaha for use...

Page 35: ...any of the vehicle s design or operation char acteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Aftermarket tires and rims The tires and rims that came with your Wolverine were designed to match the performance ca pabilities and to provide the best combination of handling braking and comfort Other tires ...

Page 36: ... 1 Front shock absorber assembly 2 Radiator cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Air filter 5 Shoulder bolster 6 Driver seat belt 7 Cargo bed 8 Tail brake light 9 Rear shock absorber assembly 10 Spark plug 11 Driver seat 12 Door UB3D7AE0 book Page 1 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 37: ... 7 2 1 Spark arrester 2 Passenger seat belt 3 Engine oil dipstick 4 Storage compartment 5 Battery 6 Fuses 7 Headlight 8 Coolant reservoir 9 Passenger seat 10 Fuel tank cap 11 Oil filter cartridge UB3D7AE0 book Page 2 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 38: ...Light switch 2 On Command drive knob 3 Steering wheel 4 Main switch 5 Helmet indicator light 6 Seat belt indicator light 7 Multi function meter unit 8 Auxiliary DC jack 9 Passenger handhold 10 Glove compartment 11 Storage compartment 12 Drive select lever 13 Parking brake lever 14 Accelerator pedal 15 Brake pedal 16 Horn switch UB3D7AE0 book Page 3 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 39: ...lmet indicator light comes on and stays on while the key is turned to the on position EBU31241 Off position All electrical circuits are switched off The key can be removed EBU31251 Start position The electric starter is engaged by turning and holding the key in this position Release the key when the engine starts 1 Main switch 2 Off position 3 On position 4 Start position 1 2 3 4 UB3D7AE0 book Pag...

Page 40: ...e H position 1 Differential gear lock indicator light DIFF LOCK 2 Low range indicator light L 3 High range indicator light H 4 Neutral indicator light N 5 Reverse indicator light R 6 Parking brake indicator light 7 Drivetrain icon 8 Engine trouble warning light 9 Coolant temperature warning light 10 Electric Power Steering warning light EPS 3 5 6 4 2 1 7 8 10 9 1 Helmet indicator light 2 Seat belt...

Page 41: ...e On Command drive knob is set to DIFF LOCK the indicator light will flash until the differential is locked Turn the steering wheel back and forth or drive slowly to help the differential gear lock to engage EBU37171 Drivetrain icon This icon indicates the currently selected drive mode When 2WD is selected the icon is off When 4WD is selected is dis played And when 4WD with differential lock is se...

Page 42: ...his warning light is on will damage the engine The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to on If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to on or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EBU31341 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected in th...

Page 43: ... or snow the power assist is reduced to protect the EPS motor from overheating EBU31360 Helmet indicator light The indicator light comes on and stays on while the key is turned to on to remind the occupants to always wear a helmet If the indicator light does not come on when the key is turned to on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EBU31370 Seat belt indicator light The indicator l...

Page 44: ...peed The speedometer can be set to mph or km h This also changes the odometer and tripmeter units between miles and kilometers To change the display be tween mph and km h turn the key to off then while holding the SELECT button pushed turn the key to on 1 CLOCK button 2 RESET button 3 SELECT button 4 Speedometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Clock Hour meter Voltage display 7 Odometer Tripmeter A Tripmeter B 3 2...

Page 45: ... can be traveled with a full tank of gas etc Push the SELECT button to switch between the odometer ODO and the tripmeters TRIP A and TRIP B in the following order ODO TRIP A TRIP B ODO To reset a tripmeter set the display to the tripmeter you want to reset then push the RESET button for three seconds TIP The odometer will lock at 99999 The tripmeters will reset and continue counting after 9999 9 i...

Page 46: ...er CLOCK HOUR CLOCK To set the clock 1 Set the display to the clock 2 Push both the SELECT button and RESET button for three seconds The hour digits will start flashing 3 Push the RESET button to set the hours 4 Push the SELECT button and the mi nute digits will start flashing 5 Push the RESET button to set the minu tes 6 Push the SELECT button and then re lease it to start the clock 1 SELECT butt...

Page 47: ... if the voltage is above 16 volts HI is displayed NOTICE ECB02050 If the voltage display indicates LO or HI there may be trouble with the battery charging circuit or the battery may be faulty If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the vehicle Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The display segments of the fuel gauge disappear from F full towards E U...

Page 48: ...e for various electrical circuits If a problem is detected in any of those cir cuits the engine trouble warning light will come on or flash and the display will indicate an error code If the display indicates an error code note the code number and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECB00812 If the multi function display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as po...

Page 49: ...ended period of time The battery may discharge to the point that the electric starter will not have enough power to crank the engine If this should happen remove the battery and re charge it EBU31402 On Command drive knob 2WD 4WD DIFF LOCK Stop the vehicle and move the On Command drive knob to change the drive mode to two wheel drive four wheel drive or four wheel 1 Light switch L H 1 L H L H 1 On...

Page 50: ...ont and rear wheels DIFF LOCK four wheel drive with the dif ferential gear locked Power is supplied to the front and rear wheels with the differen tial gear locked Unlike standard four wheel drive all wheels turn at the same speed re gardless of traction EBU33192 Horn switch Press the switch to sound the horn EBU31413 Accelerator pedal 1 Horn switch 1 Accelerator pedal 1 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 12 Tu...

Page 51: ... brake lever Setting the parking brake lever will help keep the vehicle from moving while parked To set the parking brake pull the lever up ward firmly To release the parking brake pull slightly up ward on the lever press the release button and then push the lever all the way down TIP Spring tension helps return the lever to the released position 1 Brake pedal 1 1 Release button 2 Parking brake le...

Page 52: ...Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap when refueling To open turn counterclockwise When finished refueling install the fuel tank cap by screwing it down clockwise EBU31460 Doors To open a door pull the latch outward To close a door push or pull the door inward un til it is securely latched Be sure the door is SECURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT 1 Drive select lever 1 1 Fuel tank cap 1 UB3D7AE0 book...

Page 53: ...er the seat frame and then insert the projection on the front of the cushion into the grommet while pushing the cushion downward Make sure the seats are properly secured before starting off WARNING A loose seat could cause the operator to lose control or cau se the operator or passenger to fall EWB03510 1 Door 2 Latch 2 1 1 Seat cushion 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 15 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 54: ...alled to one of three positions 1 Remove the driver seat cushion 2 Remove the bolts 3 Move the seat frame to the desired posi tion and align the bolt holes in the seat frame with the bolt holes in the vehicle frame 1 Bolt 1 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 16 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 55: ...senger Always wear the seat belts properly while rid ing in the vehicle See page 7 5 TIP If the vehicle is driven without the driver seat belt fastened a buzzer will sound If the vehicle is driven without the driver seat belt fastened engine power will be lim ited Tightening torque Driver seat bolt 23 N m 2 3 kgf m 17 lb ft UB3D7AE0 book Page 17 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 56: ...orage compartments The storage compartments are located in the dashboard between the driver seat and the passenger seat and under the passenger seat To access the under passenger seat storage compartment remove the passenger seat cushion see page 4 15 for more infor mation When storing any documents in the storage compartments be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet Whe...

Page 57: ...ike tools or sharply edged items di rectly in the storage compartment If these items must be stored wrap them in appro priate cushioning material 1 Storage compartment 1 1 Storage compartment 1 Storage compartment 1 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 19 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 58: ... be thrown about and break and possibly injure people in the vehicle dur ing sudden braking or an accident Do not place any other items than seal able plastic containers in the cup hold ers otherwise they may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an ac cident EBU33630 Cargo bed WARNING EWB03250 Never carry passengers in the cargo bed Maximum load limit ...

Page 59: ...alance There are six cargo hooks in the cargo bed For additional loading information see page 6 7 Removing and installing the tailgate To remove the tailgate Unhook the latches and then pull up the tail gate 1 Cargo hook 1 1 Cargo hook Maximum load limit 136 0 kg 300 lb 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 21 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 60: ...e and hook the latches as shown EBU33614 Front shock absorbers The shock absorber assemblies are equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut a rebound damping force adjusting screw a fast com pression damping force adjusting bolt and a slow compression damping force adjusting screw 1 Tailgate 2 Latch 2 2 1 1 Tailgate 2 Latch 2 2 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 22 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 61: ...ettings TIP Although the total number of clicks or turns of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the following specifications due to small differences in production the ac tual number of clicks or turns always repre sents the entire adjusting range To obtain a precise adjustment it would be advisable to check the number of clicks or turns of each damping force adjusting mechan...

Page 62: ...e turn of the adjusting nut distance A is changed by 1 5 mm 0 06 in 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tighten it to the specified torque ECB00082 1 Special wrench 2 Locknut 3 Spring preload adjusting nut 2 1 3 a b Spring preload setting Minimum soft Distance A 313 5 mm 12 34 in Standard Distance A 305 5 mm 12 03 in Ma...

Page 63: ...den the compression damping turn the fast compression damping force adjusting bolt in direction a To de crease the fast compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damp ing turn the adjusting bolt in direction b Tightening torque Locknut 30 N m 3 0 kgf m 22 lb ft 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw 1 a b Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 30 click s in direction b Standard 1...

Page 64: ...and thereby soften the compression damping turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Fast compression damping force adjusting bolt Fast compression damping force settings Minimum soft 2 turn s out from the fully turned in posi tion Standard 1 1 4 turn s out from the fully turned in position Maximum hard Adjusting bolt fully turned in 1 a b 1 Slow compression damping force adjusting screw 1 a b UB3...

Page 65: ...er assembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EBU33623 Rear shock absorbers The rear shock absorber assemblies are equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut a rebound damping force adjusting screw a fast compression damping force adjusting bolt and a slow compression damping force adjusting screw WARNING EWB02492 Suspension components become hot during...

Page 66: ...sting mechanism may not exactly match the following specifications due to small differences in production the ac tual number of clicks or turns always repre sents the entire adjusting range To obtain a precise adjustment it would be advisable to check the number of clicks or turns of each damping force adjusting mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary Spring preload 1 Loosen the lo...

Page 67: ...e turn of the adjusting nut distance A is changed by 1 5 mm 0 06 in 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tighten it to the specified torque ECB00082 1 Locknut 2 Spring preload adjusting nut 3 Special wrench 1 3 2 a b Spring preload setting Minimum soft Distance A 386 0 mm 15 20 in Standard Distance A 378 0 mm 14 88 in Ma...

Page 68: ...den the compression damping turn the fast compression damping force adjusting bolt in direction a To de crease the fast compression damping force and thereby soften the compression damp ing turn the adjusting bolt in direction b Tightening torque Locknut 30 N m 3 0 kgf m 22 lb ft 1 Rebound damping force adjusting screw 1 a b Rebound damping setting Minimum soft 30 click s in direction b Standard 1...

Page 69: ...and thereby soften the compression damping turn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Fast compression damping force adjusting bolt Fast compression damping force settings Minimum soft 2 turn s out from the fully turned in posi tion Standard 1 1 4 turn s out from the fully turned in position Maximum hard Adjusting bolt fully turned in 1 a b 1 Slow compression damping force adjusting screw 1 a b UB3...

Page 70: ...pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinders in any way Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber assembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EBU31552 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver Slow compression damping force settings Minimum soft 18 click s in direction b Standard 12 click s in...

Page 71: ...e charger can be used when the engine is running and the headlights are off 1 Start the engine See page 6 2 2 Turn the headlights off See page 4 11 3 Open the auxiliary DC jack cap 4 Turn the accessory off 5 Insert the accessory power plug 6 Turn the accessory on TIP When inserting or removing the accessory power plug turn the accessory off When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used cover it wit...

Page 72: ...ay overload the circuit and cau se the fuse to blow If accessories are used without the en gine running the battery may discharge Do not use an automotive cigarette light er or other accessories with a plug that gets hot because the jack can be dam aged UB3D7AE0 book Page 34 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 73: ...lity of an accident or equipment damage Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem If a problem can not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer Pre operation checklist ITEM ROUTINE PAGE Brakes Check operation free play fluid level and fluid leakage Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary 5 3 8 39 8 42 Parking brake Check for pro...

Page 74: ...ration and belt wear 5 7 Passenger handhold Check for stability and proper fastening 5 7 7 8 Steering Check for proper operation 5 7 Fittings and fasteners Check all fittings and fasteners 5 7 Instruments lights and switches Check for proper operation 3 3 4 2 5 8 8 54 8 56 8 57 Wheels and tires Check tire pressure and for wear and damage 5 8 8 45 8 47 Axle boots Check for damage 8 29 ITEM ROUTINE ...

Page 75: ...age 8 40 Brake fluid leakage Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir Apply the brakes firmly for one minute If there is any leakage have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer Brake operation Check the operation of the brakes at the start of every drive Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to make sure they are work ing properly ...

Page 76: ...d fuel immediately 4 Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se curely WARNING EWB02532 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju ry or death Handle gasoline with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immediately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and water If gasoline spill...

Page 77: ... nozzle in contact with container inlet when fill ing WARNING Never refill a fuel container in the bed of any vehicle Fire may result from a build up of static electricity The discharge of this build up while refueling can cause a spark and ignite the gasoline EWB03270 EBU31750 Engine oil Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level Add oil as necessary See page 8 14 Recommended fuel Regular...

Page 78: ... See page 8 25 EBU36020 Final gear Make sure there is no oil leaking from the final gear case EBU36030 Differential gear Make sure there is no oil leaking from the dif ferential gear case EBU31791 Accelerator pedal Before starting the engine confirm that the accelerator pedal operates correctly It should depress smoothly and spring back to the idle position when released Also check the accelerator...

Page 79: ...To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash have them in spected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible EBU31810 Passenger handhold Check that the handhold bar and its supports are in good condition Confirm that the lock ing pins are securely fastened and then push and pull on the handhold to make sure that it is not loose EBU31820 Steering Park on ...

Page 80: ...gularly to make sure it is at the recommended specifications Also check for wear and damage Tire pressure Use the tire pressure gauge to check and ad just tire pressures when the tires are cold Tire pressures must be equal on both sides WARNING Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control or roll over Tire pressure below the minimum sp...

Page 81: ...n due to wear replace the tire Recommended tire pressure Vehicle load 0 maximum Front 75 0 kPa 0 750 kgf cm 11 psi Rear 75 0 kPa 0 750 kgf cm 11 psi Minimum tire pressure Vehicle load 0 maximum Front 70 0 kPa 0 700 kgf cm 10 psi Rear 70 0 kPa 0 700 kgf cm 10 psi Maximum vehicle load 327 0 kg 721 lb Total weight of operator passenger acces sories cargo and if applicable trailer tongue weight 1 Tire...

Page 82: ...5 10 5 1 Tire wear limit 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 10 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 83: ...parts in the engine wear and polish them selves to achieve the correct operating clear ances During this period prolonged full throttle op eration or any condition that might result in excessive engine heating must be avoided However momentary 2 3 seconds maxi mum full throttle operation under load does not harm the engine Each full throttle acceleration sequence should be followed with a substant...

Page 84: ... the neutral indicator light should come on If the neutral indi cator light does not come on ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric circuit The engine can be started in any gear if the brake pedal is applied However it is recommended to shift into neutral before starting the engine 4 With your foot off the accelerator pedal start the engine by turning the key to start If the engine fails to s...

Page 85: ...dle speed Damage to the engine or drive train may occur Shifting neutral to high and high to low 1 Stop the vehicle and take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 Apply the brake pedal then shift by mov ing the drive select lever along the shift guide Make sure that the drive select le ver is completely shifted into position 3 Release the parking brake if applied 4 Release the brake pedal and pres...

Page 86: ... gui de When in reverse the reverse indicator light should be on If the light does not come on ask a Yamaha dealer to in spect the reverse indicator light electri cal circuit Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the engine the light may not come on until the vehicle starts moving 4 Release the parking brake if applied 5 Check behind the vehicle for people or obstacles and then release the brake p...

Page 87: ...he different drive indicators and the differential gear lock indicator light DIFF LOCK come on as follows Knob position Indication Drive mode No indicator light 2WD two wheel drive Power is supplied to the rear wheels 4WD four wheel drive Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels DIFF LOCK four wheel drive with the differential gear locked Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels and th...

Page 88: ...ator light are flashing turning the steering wheel back and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage or disengage Driving with the differential gear not properly engaged or disengaged e g when the indicator and indicator light are flashing will cause the vehicle speed to be limited until the differential gear is completely engaged or disengaged UB3D7AE0 book Page 6 Tuesday November 7 2...

Page 89: ...er hitch drawbar designed for use with a 2 5 cm receiver See page 4 32 WARNING EWB04260 Improper loading or towing can increase the risk of loss of control an overturn or other accident Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side and as low and as far for ward as possible Top heavy loads in crease the risk of overturn Be sure cargo is secured a loose load could change handling unexpectedly ...

Page 90: ...ou are carrying heavier loads or when towing a trailer WARNING EWB03320 Carrying loads or towing a trailer can in crease the risk of loss of control an over turn or other accident To reduce the risk of an accident Reduce speed operate in low gear only and allow more room to stop A heavier vehicle takes longer to stop Avoid hills and rough terrain Choose terrain carefully Use extreme caution when t...

Page 91: ...s for that product and only attach to the hitch or hitch bracket of the Wolverine WARNING Improperly pulling can cause serious injury or death Never exceed the pulling load limit of the Wolverine Avoid pulling on inclines EWB03330 Pulling objects on the ground can be more hazardous than pulling a trailer It may be dif ficult to predict how the load will affect vehicle operation That effect could a...

Page 92: ... KNOW YOUR VEHICLE This off road vehicle will handle and maneu ver differently from cars ATVs go carts golf cars and grounds keeping vehicles The Wolverine has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rugged terrain and as a result can overturn in situations where some vehicles may not This would include vehicles made primarily for pavement roads improved paths or grounds keeping If yo...

Page 93: ...or older with a valid motor ve hicle license Check country laws for mini mum age requirements The driver must be able to place both feet flat on the floorboard while seated upright with his her back against the backrest Do not drive after using drugs or alcohol Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in use to prevent unauthorized use of the machine Parents Many countries have implemented ...

Page 94: ... passenger handhold Allow only one passenger in the vehicle and only in the designated passenger seat Do not carry any other passengers Do not car ry passengers in the cargo bed Do not allow someone to ride as a passen ger who has been using drugs or alcohol Do not allow children who need child safety seats or booster seats in the Wolverine The seat belt is not designed to restrain auto motive chi...

Page 95: ...work together and when properly used these features will help protect the occupants in the event of an accident If these features are not used prop erly they can cause injury 1 Seat belt 2 Shoulder bolster 3 Door 1 2 3 1 1 Passenger handhold 2 Shoulder bolster 3 Door 1 2 3 UB3D7AE0 book Page 4 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 96: ...d outside of the vehicle can be crushed by the vehicle cage frame Seat belts Seat belts should be worn by the driver and passenger The driver must be sure that the passenger is belted before driving Be sure the seat belt is not twisted is close fitting across the hips and chest and is latched securely Do not wear the seat belt across the abdo men or stomach Do not put the seat belt behind the back...

Page 97: ...elt properly do the follow ing 1 Hold the latch plate as you pull the belt across your lap and chest Make sure the belt is not twisted and is not caught on any portion of the vehicle your clothing or any equipment you are carrying 2 If the latch plate is not positioned in the correct location along the seat belt squeeze the latch plate ends together along its long edges in order to more eas ily ad...

Page 98: ...er your shoulder and across your chest The shoulder belt should fit against your chest If it is loose pull the belt out all the way and then let it retract 6 Check if the seat belt shoulder position suits the size of the driver and passenger To lower the belt insert the belt into the seat belt height adjuster slot as shown To raise the belt remove the belt from the height adjuster slot 1 Buckle 2 ...

Page 99: ...rm or hand on the door during operation Your hand or arm may be struck by objects or crushed against outside objects or the ground during a rollover Passenger handhold The passenger handhold is provided to grip during operation to maintain proper position and balance Holding onto the handhold helps to reduce the likelihood that the pas senger puts a hand outside the vehicle if the vehicle begins t...

Page 100: ... passenger s preference Adjust the handhold position as follows 1 Remove the locking pins 2 Slide the handhold to the desired position and align the holes in the handhold bar with the holes in the handhold supports 1 Passenger handhold 2 Locking pin 2 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 9 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 101: ...e seats and shoulder bolsters are designed to help keep you in the vehicle Do not put your hand or arm on or outside of the shoul der bolster during operation Your hand or arm may be struck by objects or crushed against outside objects or the ground during a rollover 1 Handhold support 2 Handhold bar 2 1 1 1 Wire loop 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 10 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 102: ...r palms on the out side of the steering wheel Similar to other off road vehicles if the Wolverine hits a deep rut or large obstacle the steering wheel could briefly jerk in one direction or back and forth as the tires and vehicle respond to the obsta cle This quick motion could injure your thumbs or wrist if your thumbs or hand s are inside the steering wheel Grip the steering wheel so that your t...

Page 103: ... lowing to reduce risk of injury in an accident Approved motorcycle helmet that fits prop erly CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE 1 Approved motorcycle helmet 2 Eye protection 3 Long sleeved shirt or jacket 4 Gloves 5 Long pants 6 Over the ankle boots 1 2 3 4 5 6 UB3D7AE0 book Page 12 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 104: ...on such as a face shield or goggles may reduce the risk of foreign material getting in your eyes and help prevent loss of vision Practice for new Yamaha Wolverine users You should become familiar with the perfor mance characteristics of the vehicle in a lar ge flat area that is free of obstacles and other vehicles Practice controlling the accelerator pedal brakes steering and drive select lever Dr...

Page 105: ... the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in loss of control or a rollover Slow down before entering turns When making tight turns from a stand still or at slow speeds avoid sudden or hard acceleration Driving aggressively or making abrupt maneuvers even on flat open areas can cause side rollovers Avoid sideways slid ing skidding or fishtailing rear wheel slid ing and never do donuts If y...

Page 106: ...smoothly The centrifugal clutch will engage and the vehicle will begin to accelerate Avoid higher speeds and sudden or hard ac celeration until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of your vehicle Avoid sud den or hard acceleration in any turn Braking When slowing down or stopping take your foot off the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal smoothly Improper use of the brakes can c...

Page 107: ... to try to stop the vehicle Parking on a flat area When parking on a flat area stop the engine and shift the drive select lever into the neutral position Apply the parking brake to help pre vent the vehicle from rolling Parking on a slope The parking brake acts only on the rear wheels when in 2WD For the parking brake to take effect on all four wheels shift to DIFF LOCK before stopping the engine ...

Page 108: ...ps or holes without enough time to react To avoid loss of control or rollover always be alert to changing surfaces or terrain when operating the vehicle Your Yamaha Wolverine has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rug ged terrain and as a result can overturn in situations where some vehicles may not Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving can cause loss of control including rollov...

Page 109: ...increases your risk of roll over Practice first on gentle slopes before at tempting steeper hills Always check the terrain carefully before attempting any hill To climb a hill you need traction momentum and steady throttle For more traction and control for climbing steeper and or rougher slopes shift into low gear and select 4WD or DIFF LOCK Travel fast enough to main tain momentum but not so fast...

Page 110: ... the brakes which could cause the vehicle to slide If you are sliding or skidding try to steer in the direction the vehicle is sliding to regain con trol For example if you feel the back of the vehicle start to slide to your right steer to the right If you must turn on the hill to avoid an obsta cle do so slowly and carefully If the vehicle starts to tip immediately steer in the downhill direction...

Page 111: ...k of drowning or other injuries use care when crossing through water Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness After leaving the water test the brakes If nec essary apply the brakes several times to let friction dry them out NOTICE ECB02170 After driving your vehicle in water be sure to drain the trapped water by removing the check hoses at the bottom of the air filter case and air duct and the V ...

Page 112: ...ed To reduce the risk of fire during operation or after leaving the vehicle do not let brush grass and other materials collect under the vehicle near the muffler or exhaust pipe or next to other hot parts Check under the vehicle after operating in areas where combustible materials may have collected Do not idle or park the vehicle in long dry grass or other dry ground cover Encountering obstacles ...

Page 113: ...tion about your ability to maneuver safely over the obstacle you should turn around if the ground is flat and you have the room or back up until you find a less difficult path UB3D7AE0 book Page 22 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 114: ...ile using the ve hicle If you are not familiar with vehicle service have a Yamaha dealer perform the service WARNING EWB02563 Turn off the engine when performing main tenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while servicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or...

Page 115: ... provide you the owner with the necessary information for completing your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs The tools provided in the tool kit are sufficient for this purpose and should be kept on the vehicle in case of emergency repairs Other tools and equipment are required for certain service items If you do not have a torque wrench available during a service op 1 Owner s Manual 1 1 ...

Page 116: ...8 3 8 eration requiring one take your vehicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them as necessary UB3D7AE0 book Page 3 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 117: ...TIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320 200 1200 750 2400 1500 2400 1500 4800 3000 hours 20 75 150 150 300 1 Fuel line Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Valves Check valve clearance and adjust if neces sary Every 2500 km 1600 mi for the first 7500 km 4800 mi Every 5000 km 3200 mi thereafter 3 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace if ...

Page 118: ... 6 Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary 7 Spark arrester Clean NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320 200 1200 750 2400 1500 2400 1500 4800 3000 hours 20 75 150 150 300 UB3D7AE0 book Page 5 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 119: ...e coolant Every 2 years 2 Air filter element Clean Replace if necessary Every 20 40 hours more often in wet or dusty areas 3 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining 4 Engine oil filter cartridge Replace 5 Final gear oil Check oil level Change 6 Differential gear oil Check oil level Change 7 Front brake Check operation brake pad wear fluid leak age Correct if necessary Replace pads if worn to...

Page 120: ... Check balance runout and for damage Replace if necessary 14 Wheel bearings Check bearing assemblies for loose ness damage Replace if damaged 15 Front and rear suspension Check operation and for oil leakage Correct if necessary 16 Steering system Check operation and for looseness Replace if damaged Check toe in Adjust if necessary NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 ...

Page 121: ...9 Drive shaft uni versal joint Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 20 Engine mount Check for cracks or damage Check bolt tightness 21 Front and rear axle boots Check for cracks or other damage and re place if necessary 22 Fittings and fas teners Check all chassis fittings and fasteners Correct if necessary NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320 200 120...

Page 122: ...orrect the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged UB3D7AE0 book Page 9 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 123: ...340 Hood To remove 1 Pull the tab on each hood lock up and then turn the hood locks 1 4 turn clock wise 2 Remove the hood 1 Tab 1 1 Tab 2 Hood lock 1 Hood 1 2 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 10 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 124: ...he tab on each hood lock down so that it is pointing rear ward Make sure that the hood is securely installed NOTICE ECB02180 Do not drive the vehicle with the hood open unlatched or removed EBU33602 Panels Left panel To remove the left panel 1 Remove the bolts 2 Open the driver door and then remove the quick fastener screws 1 Bolt 2 Left panel 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 11 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38...

Page 125: ...panel in the original position and then install the bolts and quick fastener screws Right panel To remove the right panel 1 Remove the bolts 2 Open the passenger door and then re move the quick fastener screws 1 Quick fastener screw 1 1 1 Bolt 2 Right panel 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 12 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 126: ...e bolts and quick fastener screws 3 Install the fuel tank cap Right rear panel To remove the right rear panel 1 Remove the right panel 2 Remove the quick fastener screws and then take the panel off To install the right rear panel 1 Place the panel in the original position and then install the quick fastener screws 2 Install the right panel 1 Quick fastener screw 1 1 1 Right rear panel 2 Quick fast...

Page 127: ...la beled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign material en ters the crankcase To check the engine oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Check the engine oil level on a cold en gine TIP If the engine was started before checking the oil level be sure to warm up the engine suffi ciently and then wait at least 10 minutes until the oil settles for an accurate reading 3 Re...

Page 128: ...ow mark pointing in the direc tion shown insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler tube and then remove it again to check the oil level 1 Rubber cover 1 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Maximum level mark 3 Minimum level mark 2 3 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 15 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 129: ...oil a little at a time so as not to overfill beyond the maximum level mark 8 Install the dipstick with the arrow pointing in the direction shown 1 Oil filler tube 2 Arrow mark 2 1 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Arrow mark 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 16 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 130: ... 3 Remove the passenger seat cushion See page 4 15 4 Remove the rubber cover 5 Remove the engine oil dipstick 6 Place an oil pan under the engine to col lect the used oil 7 Remove the engine oil drain bolt Discard the used gasket TIP Perform steps 8 10 when replacing the oil fil ter cartridge 8 Remove the oil filter cartridge 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 17 Tuesday Novem...

Page 131: ...he new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 10 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter cartridge 1 2 1 O ring Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 14 N m 1 4 kgf m 10 lb ft 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 18 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 132: ...specified amount of engine oil into the oil filler tube 13 Install the dipstick with the arrow pointing in the direction shown 1 Torque wrench 2 Oil filter wrench Tightening torque Engine oil drain bolt 22 N m 2 2 kgf m 16 lb ft 1 2 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Arrow mark 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 19 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 133: ...il level and change the final gear oil at the intervals specified in the general maintenance and lubrication chart NOTICE ECB03590 When checking or changing the final gear oil make sure that no foreign material en ters the final gear case If necessary clean the final gear oil filler bolt and surrounding area Checking the final gear oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Remove the final...

Page 134: ...Changing the final gear oil 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil 3 Remove the final gear oil filler bolt the fi nal gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil 1 Final gear oil 2 Gasket 3 Final gear oil filler bolt 4 Correct oil level 2 4 3 1 Tightening torque Final gear oil filler bolt 23 N m 2 3 kgf m 17 lb ft 1 Fina...

Page 135: ...akage If oil leakage is found check for the cause EBU36061 Differential gear oil Check the oil level and change the differential gear oil at the intervals specified in the gener al maintenance and lubrication chart NOTICE ECB03600 When checking or changing the differen tial gear oil make sure that no foreign ma terial enters the differential gear case If necessary clean the differential gear oil f...

Page 136: ...he differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque Changing the differential gear oil 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Place an oil pan under the differential gear case to collect the used oil 3 Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt the differential gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil 1 Differential gear oil filler ...

Page 137: ... instead 6 Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam age and replace it if necessary 7 Install the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 8 Check for oil leakage If oil leakage is found check for the cause 1 Differential gear oil drain bolt 2 Gasket Tightening torque Differential gear oil drain bolt 9 8 N m 0 98 kgf m 7 2 lb ft 1 2 Tighten...

Page 138: ... with distilled water only However if distilled water is not available soft water may be used for refilling Do not use hard water or salt water since they are harmful to the engine To check the coolant level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Wait for the engine to cool for an accurate reading 3 Look the coolant level in the coolant res ervoir Recommended coolant YAMALUBE coolant Coolant quan...

Page 139: ... Remove the hood See page 8 10 3 When the engine is cool remove the radi ator cap WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot EWB04250 4 Place a container under the engine to col lect the used coolant 5 Remove the coolant drain bolt Discard the used gasket 1 Coolant reservoir cap 2 Maximum level mark 3 Minimum level mark 1 2 3 1 Radiator cap 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 26 Tue...

Page 140: ...ervoir 9 After draining both the radiator and the reservoir thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water 10 Install the coolant drain bolt with a new gasket and then tighten to the specified torque 1 Coolant drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 1 Coolant reservoir cap 2 Coolant reservoir hose 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 27 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 141: ...d right rear panel See page 8 11 15 Loosen the water pump air bleed bolt to allow air to escape from the system 16 When coolant begins to flow out tighten the bleed bolt 17 Loosen the cylinder head air bleed bolt to allow air to escape from the system Tightening torque Coolant drain bolt 8 N m 0 8 kgf m 5 9 lb ft 1 Water pump air bleed bolt Tightening torque Water pump air bleed bolt 8 N m 0 8 kgf...

Page 142: ...move the radi ator cap and check the coolant level in the radiator WARNING Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWB04250 If necessary add coolant until the radiator is full Install the radiator cap 22 Check the coolant level in the reservoir and replenish if necessary 23 Install the panels and the hood EBU32400 Axle boots Check the axle boots for holes or tears If any da...

Page 143: ...tion Removal 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit to remove the spark plug as shown 1 Front axle boot 1 Rear axle boot 1 1 1 1 1 Spark plug cap 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 30 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 144: ...ould periodically remove and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode If electrode erosion becomes ex cessive or if carbon and other deposits are excessive you should replace the spark plug with the specified plug Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick ness gauge and if necessary adjust the gap to specification 1 Spark plug wre...

Page 145: ...often if the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty areas Each time air filter ele ment maintenance is performed check the air inlet to the air filter case for obstructions Check the air filter element rubber joint to the throttle body and manifold fittings for an air tight seal Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered air entering the en gine NOTICE ECB02270 Never oper...

Page 146: ... the air filter case cover by un hooking the snap holders and then rotat ing the cover up and pulling it away from the pivot holders in the back 3 Remove the air filter element 1 Storage compartment 1 1 Air filter case cover 2 Snap holder 3 Pivot holder 1 2 2 3 UB3D7AE0 book Page 33 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 147: ... the air filter frame inward remove the air filter el ement holder 5 Remove the sponge material from the air filter frame 1 Air filter element 1 1 Air filter element holder 2 Projection 1 2 UB3D7AE0 book Page 34 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 148: ...wist the sponge material when squeezing it ECB00442 8 Wash the sponge material in warm soapy water to remove remaining solvent then rinse thoroughly with plain warm water 9 Squeeze excess water out of the sponge material NOTICE Do not twist the sponge material when squeezing it ECB00442 10 Allow the sponge material to dry thor oughly Inspect the sponge material and replace it if damaged 1 Air filt...

Page 149: ...er by fitting the pivot holders onto the projections on the air filter case and then close and lock the cover in place with the snap holders 16 Install the storage compartment as shown EBU33673 Air filter check hoses There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter case and at the bottom of the air intake duct If dust or water collects in a check hose the air filter element may be soiled Clea...

Page 150: ...ng the drain plug have a Yamaha dealer inspect the vehicle as the water may affect other engine parts EBU32450 Cleaning the spark arrester WARNING EWB03370 Hot exhaust system may cause burns To avoid burns or fires make sure that the en gine is stopped and the exhaust system is cool before cleaning the spark arrester Do not start the engine while cleaning the ex haust system 1 Remove the tailpipe ...

Page 151: ...ster portion of the tailpipe and inside of the tailpipe housing 4 Install the gasket and then insert the tail pipe into the muffler and align the bolt holes 5 Install the bolts and tighten them to the specified torque 1 Tailpipe bolt 1 1 1 Gasket 2 Spark arrester 3 Tailpipe Tightening torque Tailpipe bolt 10 N m 1 0 kgf m 7 4 lb ft 3 2 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 38 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 152: ...serviced or ad justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak ing ability and an accident EBU32480 Checking the front and rear brake pads Each brake pad is provided with wear indica tor grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassem ble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indi cator gr...

Page 153: ... level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary WARNING EWB02721 Improper maintenance can result in loss of braking ability Observe these precau tions Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the brake system reducing brak ing performance 1 Brake pad wear indicator groove 1 1 Minimum level mark Specified brake fluid DOT 4 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 40 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 154: ...n up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the vehicle before any further operatio...

Page 155: ...Pull the parking brake lever rearward com pletely If the parking brake lever clicks eight times or more have a Yamaha dealer adjust the parking brake because the braking force of the parking brake is weak In addition have a Yamaha dealer check and adjust the park ing brake at the intervals specified in the peri odic maintenance and lubrication chart EBU32551 Brake light switch adjustment The brake...

Page 156: ...an accident or injury In spect control cables frequently and re place damaged cables Corrosion can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged Cables can also become frayed or kinked Lubricate the cable ends If the cables do not operate smoothly ask a Yamaha dealer to re place them EBU32570 Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lu brication Lubricate the pivoting parts 1 Brake lig...

Page 157: ...ecked for cracks or damage at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the stabilizer bushes if necessary Front Rear Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease UB3D7AE0 book Page 44 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 158: ...g shaft lubrication Lubricate the pivot points EBU32610 Wheel removal 1 Loosen the wheel nuts 2 Elevate the vehicle and place a suitable stand under the frame 3 Remove the nuts from the wheel 4 Remove the wheel Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease UB3D7AE0 book Page 45 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 159: ...must replace the tires in pairs front or rear with tires of the same size and type as the originals Never replace just one tire WARNING EWB03390 Installing improper tires on your Yamaha Wolverine can affect handling and stabili ty This can cause a loss of control The tires listed below have been approved by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model 1 Wheel nut 1 1 Front tire...

Page 160: ...he electrolyte or to add dis tilled water However the battery lead con nections need to be checked and tightened and the battery terminals cleaned if corroded If the battery seems to have discharged re charge it as soon as possible WARNING EWB03410 Avoid battery contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield eyes when working near batteries Keep out of reach of children You could be poisoned or severel...

Page 161: ... away from sparks flames cigarettes or other sourc es of ignition To remove the battery 1 Turn the key to off 2 Remove the hood See page 8 10 3 Remove the air intake duct panel by re moving the quick fastener screws 4 Disconnect the negative battery lead first then the positive battery lead NOTICE When removing the battery the main switch must be off and the negative lead must be disconnected befo...

Page 162: ...th optional electrical accesso ries NOTICE ECB00933 To charge a VRLA valve regulated lead acid battery a special battery charger is required Using a conventional battery charger will damage the battery To store the battery If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place If the battery will be stored for more than two ...

Page 163: ...y bands 3 Connect the positive battery lead by in stalling its bolt and cover then connect the negative battery lead NOTICE When installing the battery the main switch must be off and the positive lead must be connected before the negative lead ECB01111 4 Install the air intake duct panel by install ing the quick fastener screws 5 Install the hood TIP Make sure the battery leads are installed as s...

Page 164: ...not reverse the polarity of the jumper cables when connecting to the batteries 1 Turn the key to off 2 Remove the hood See page 8 10 3 Using a charged 12 volt battery connect the positive lead of the jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery in the vehicle and the other end of the positive lead to the positive terminal of the charged battery 4 Connect the negative lead of the jumper cab...

Page 165: ...e charged battery and the battery in the vehicle 7 Install the hood EBU32663 Fuse replacement The fuses are located under the hood If an electrical problem is suspected check the fuses and replace if necessary General layout 1 Jumper cable negative lead 1 1 Fuse box 2 Main fuse 3 EPS fuse 4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Fuel injection system spare fuse 1 3 2 4 5 UB3D7AE0 book Page 52 Tuesday Novemb...

Page 166: ...RNING Always use a fuse of the specified amperage Never use any material in place of the proper fuse Using an improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system and may lead to a fire EWB03440 1 Backup fuse BACK UP for clock 2 Ignition fuse IGNITION 3 Four wheel drive motor fuse DIFF 4 Auxiliary DC jack fuse TERMINAL 5 Signaling system fuse SIGNAL 6 Headlight fuse HEAD 7 Spare fuse 8 Radiator...

Page 167: ...eplace it as fol lows 1 Remove the cover at the rear of the head light by pulling it off 2 Remove the headlight bulb cover by pull ing it off Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse 10 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Four wheel drive motor fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan motor fuse 25 0 A Backup fuse 10 0 A EPS ...

Page 168: ...ce a new headlight bulb into position and then secure it with the bulb holder NOTICE Do not touch the glass part of the bulb Oil from your fingers or other contamination will adversely affect the transparency of the glass luminosity of the bulb and bulb life Thoroughly 1 Headlight bulb cover 1 Headlight coupler 1 1 1 Headlight bulb holder 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 55 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 169: ...ulb holder and seated properly ECB02210 9 Adjust the headlight beam if necessary EBU32681 Headlight beam adjustment NOTICE ECB00691 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment To raise the beam turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction a To lower the beam turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction b 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 1 1 Headlight beam ...

Page 170: ...before shipment from the factory trouble may occur during operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems can cause poor starting and loss of power The troubleshooting chart describes a quick easy procedure for making checks If your vehicle requires any repair take it to a Yamaha deal er The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealer ship have the tools experience and know how to pro...

Page 171: ...moke and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area including pilot lights from water heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or explode causing severe injury or property damage UB3D7AE0 book Page 58 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 172: ...amaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good Dry Wet Operate the ele...

Page 173: ...mmended coolant as soon as possible The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud or if air was not properly bled from the cooling system Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir and or radiator Level is OK Level is low check the cooling system for leakage No leakage Leakage Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the cooling system A...

Page 174: ...enough pressure to do the job WARNING Test the brakes after washing Apply the brakes several times at slow speeds to let friction dry the brakes Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability in creasing the chance of an accident EWB03471 NOTICE Excessive water pres sure may cause water seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings brakes transmission seals and electri cal devices Many expensive repai...

Page 175: ...for several minutes EBU36120 Storage Long term storage 60 days or more of your vehicle will require some preventive proce dures to guard against deterioration Make any necessary repairs before storing the vehi cle After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle prepare for storage as follows 1 Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the specified amount of Fuel Med Rx or another high quality fuel stabili...

Page 176: ...6 If storing in a humid or salt air atmo sphere coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light film of oil Do not apply oil to any rubber parts or the seat covers 7 Remove the battery and charge it Store it in a dry place and recharge it once a month Do not store the battery in an ex cessively warm or cold place less than 0 C 30 F or more than 30 C 90 F Use of fuel stabilizer eliminates the need to ...

Page 177: ...ent 3 0 dB A EUR FRA GBR Vibration on seat EN1032 ISO5008 Will not exceed 0 5 m s EUR FRA GBR Uncertainty of measurement 0 0 m s EUR FRA GBR Vibration on handle EN1032 ISO5008 Will not exceed 2 5 m s EUR FRA GBR Uncertainty of measurement 0 5 m s EUR FRA GBR Engine Engine type Liquid cooled 4 stroke DOHC Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder Displacement 708 cm Bore stroke 103 0 85 0 mm 4 06 3 35 i...

Page 178: ...nt quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 28 L 0 30 US qt 0 25 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 2 85 L 3 01 US qt 2 51 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 36 7 L 9 69 US gal 8 07 Imp gal Fuel injection Throttle body ID mark 2MB1 00 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK CPR7EA 9 Spark plug gap ...

Page 179: ...10 12NHS Manufacturer model MAXXIS MU10 Loading Maximum loading limit 327 0 kg 721 lb Total weight of operator passengers cargo accessories and tongue Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Recommended Vehicle load 0 maximum Front 75 0 kPa 0 750 kgf cm 11 psi Rear 75 0 kPa 0 750 kgf cm 11 psi Minimum Vehicle load 0 maximum Front 70 0 kPa 0 700 kgf cm 10 psi Rear 70 0 kPa 0 700 kgf cm 10 psi Fron...

Page 180: ...system Ignition system TCI Charging system AC magneto Battery Model U1 H11L Voltage capacity 12 V 28 0 Ah Headlight s Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 35 0 35 0 W 2 Tail brake light 12 V 5 0 21 0 W 2 Meter lighting EL Electroluminescent Neutral indicator light LED Reverse indicator light LED Coolant temperature warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED P...

Page 181: ...t there is a correlation between the emission and exposure levels this cannot be used reli ably to determine whether or not further pre cautions are required Factors that influence the actual level of exposure of work force in clude the characteristics of the work room the other sources of noise etc i e the num ber of machines and other adjacent process es and the length of time for which an opera...

Page 182: ...ATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EBU32800 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle EBU33331 Model label The model label can be found under the driver seat Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed to order spare parts from your Yam...

Page 183: ...11 2 11 1 Model label 1 UB3D7AE0 book Page 2 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

Page 184: ... D Differential gear lock indicator light 4 3 Differential gear oil Periodic maintenance 8 22 Differential gear Pre operation check 5 6 Doors 4 14 Driver seat position 4 16 Drive select lever 4 14 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving 6 3 Drivetrain icon 4 3 E Engine break in 6 1 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge Periodic maintenance 8 14 Engine oil Pre operation check 5 5 Engine trou...

Page 185: ...ear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication 8 45 Reverse indicator light 4 3 S Safety information 2 1 Seat belt indicator light 4 5 Seat belts 4 17 Seat belts Pre operation check 5 7 Seats 4 15 Shock absorbers front 4 22 Shock absorbers rear 4 27 Spark arrester cleaning 8 37 Spark plug inspecting 8 30 Specifications 10 1 Stabilizer bushes checking 8 44 Starting the engine 6 2 Steering Pre operat...

Page 186: ...12 3 12 W Wheel installation 8 47 Wheel removal 8 45 UB3D7AE0 book Page 3 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

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Page 188: ...Original instructions PRINTED IN USA 2017 11 0 3 1 CR E UB3D7AE0 book Page 1 Tuesday November 7 2017 9 38 AM ...

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