warning YAMAHA WOLVERINE 2017 Owner's Manual

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Voltage displayThis display shows the battery voltage.
“ ” appears for 1 second when the volt-
age display mode is first selected, and
then “ ” appears and the battery voltage is
displayed.
If the battery voltage is less than 10 volts,
“LO” is displayed, and if the voltage is above
16 volts, “HI” is displayed.
NOTICEECB02050If 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”
(empty) as the fuel level decreases. When the
“E” segment disappears and the fuel level
warning indicator flashes, refuel as soon as
possible.TIPThe fuel gauge is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis system. If the fuel gauge electrical cir-
cuit is not working correctly, all display
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segments and the fuel level warning indicator
will flash repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Error code display
This model is equipped with a self-diagnosis
device 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.
1. Fuel level warning indicator
2. Fuel gauge
3. “E” segment
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1. Error code display
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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To install a seat cushion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under 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] EBU31480
Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat can be adjusted to one of
three positions to suit the driver’s preference.
1. Driver seat cushion
2. Passenger seat cushion
1
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EBU31520Cup holdersBe sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic
bottle before placing it in a cup holder.
Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup
holders depending on their size and shape.
WARNING
EWB03240Never ride with any open or glass con-
tainers in the cup holders; otherwise, the
contents may spill and the glass contain-
ers may 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
1. Storage compartment
1. Storage compartment
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Maximum load limit:
Storage compartment between the driver
seat and the passenger seat:6.4 kg (13.5 lb)
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about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or an ac-
cident. EBU33630Cargo bed
WARNING
EWB03250Never carry passengers in the cargo
bed. 
Do not exceed the specified maximum
load limits. Heavier cargo could cause
loss of control because of improper
weight balance.
There are six cargo hooks in the cargo bed.
1. Cup holder
1
1. Cargo hook
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EBU33611Adjusting the front shock absorber as-
sembliesThese shock absorber assemblies are
equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut,
a rebound damping force adjusting screw, a
compression damping force adjusting bolt
(for fast compression damping), and a com-
pression damping force adjusting screw (for
slow compression damping).
WARNING
EWB02492Suspension components become hot
during operation. Never touch the com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt
and screw, the rebound damping force
adjusting screw or the oil reservoir with
your bare hand or skin until suspension
components have cooled.
 Always adjust the shock absorber as-
semblies on the left and right side to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident. NOTICEECB00091Never turn an adjusting mechanism be-
yond the minimum and maximum settings. TIPAlthough the total number of clicks or turns of
a damping force adjusting mechanism may
not exactly match the following specifications
1. Tailgate
2. Latch2
2
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Compression damping force (for slow com-pression damping)To increase the compression damping force
and thereby harden the compression damp-
ing, turn the compression damping force ad-
justing screw in direction (a). To decrease the
compression damping force and thereby
soften the compression damping, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
WARNING
EWB00411These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber assem-
blies.
 Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the cylinder assemblies.
 Do not subject the shock absorber as-
semblies to an open flame or other high
heat source. This may cause the unit to
explode due to excessive gas pressure.
1. Compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow
compression damping)
1(a)
(b)
Compression damping setting (for slow com-
pression damping):
Minimum (soft):18 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di- rection (a)
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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. EBU33620Adjusting the rear shock absorber as-
sembliesThese shock absorber assemblies are
equipped with a spring preload adjusting nut,
a rebound damping force adjusting screw, a
compression damping force adjusting bolt
(for fast compression damping), and a com-
pression damping force adjusting screw (for
slow compression damping).
WARNING
EWB02492 Suspension components become hot
during operation. Never touch the com-
pression damping force adjusting bolt and screw, the rebound damping force
adjusting screw or the oil reservoir with
your bare hand or skin until suspension
components have cooled.
 Always adjust the shock absorber as-
semblies on the left and right side to the
same setting. Uneven adjustment can
cause poor handling and loss of stability,
which could lead to an accident.
NOTICEECB00091Never turn an adjusting mechanism be-
yond the minimum and maximum settings. TIPAlthough 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
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Compression damping force (for slow com-pression damping)To increase the compression damping force
and thereby harden the compression damp-
ing, turn the compression damping force ad-
justing screw in direction (a). To decrease the
compression damping force and thereby
soften the compression damping, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
WARNING
EWB03500These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber assem-
blies.
 Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the cylinder assemblies.
 Do not subject the shock absorber as-
sembly to an open flame or other high
heat source. This may cause the unit to
explode due to excessive gas pressure.
1. Compression damping force adjusting screw (for slow
compression damping)
1
(a)
(b)
Compression damping setting (for slow com-
pression damping):
Minimum (soft):18 click(s) in direction (b)*
Standard: 12 click(s) in direction (b)*
Maximum (hard): 1 click(s) in direction (b)*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in di- rection (a)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31582Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own-
er’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility 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. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-38, 8-42
Parking brake • Check for proper operation. 8-42
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 5-3
Engine oil • Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary. 5-5, 8-14
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