YAMAHA WOLVERINE 2015 Owners Manual

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EBU32340HoodTo remove1. 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
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1. Tab
2. Hood lock
1. Hood
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To install1. Insert the projections on the hood into the
slots in the front grill, and then place the
hood in the original position.
2. Turn the hood locks 1/4 turn counter- clockwise, and then push the tab on each
hood lock down so that it is pointing rear-
ward. Make sure that the hood is securely
installed.NOTICEECB02180Do not drive the vehicle with the hood
open, unlatched, or removed.
EBU33601PanelsLeft panel
To remove the left panel1. Remove the bolts.
2. Open the driver door, and then removethe quick fasteners.1. Bolt
2. Left panel
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3. Pull the panel outward.
4. Close the driver door.
To install the left panelOpen the driver door, place the panel in the
original position, and then install the bolts and
quick fasteners.
Right panel
To remove the right panel1. Remove the bolts. 2. Open the passenger door, and then re-
move the quick fasteners.1. Quick fastener
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1. Bolt
2. Right panel
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3. Remove the fuel tank cap. (See page4-14.)
4. Pull the panel outward.
5. Install the fuel tank cap.
6. Close the passenger door.
To install the right panel1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Open the passenger door, place the pan- el in the original position, and then install
the bolts and quick fasteners.
3. Install the fuel tank cap. Right rear panel
To remove the right rear panel
1. Remove the right panel.
2. Remove the quick fasteners, and then
take the panel off.
To install the right rear panel1. Place the panel in the original position, and then install the quick fasteners.
2. Install the right panel.
1. Quick fastener
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1. Right rear panel
2. Quick fastener
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EBU33702Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeCheck engine oil level before each operation.
In addition, change the oil and the oil filter car-
tridge at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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.TIPIf 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. Remove the passenger seat cushion (seepage 4-15 for more information).
4. Remove the rubber cover. 5. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe
it with a clean rag.
1. Rubber cover
1. Engine oil dipstick
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6. With the arrow mark pointing in the direc-tion shown, insert the dipstick completely
into the oil filler hole and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks. 7. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to the cor-
rect level.
8. Install the dipstick with the arrow pointing
in the direction shown.
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Arrow mark
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1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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9. Install the rubber cover.
10. Install the passenger seat cushion.
To change the engine oil (with or without
oil filter cartridge replacement)
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 for more information).
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 and its gasket to drain the oil from the crank-
case.1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Arrow mark
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1. Rubber cover
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TIPSkip steps 8–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not
being replaced. 8. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oilfilter wrench. Make sure that the O-ring is
removed together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer. 9. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil tothe O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
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10. Install the new oil filter cartridge with anoil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque with a torque wrench. 11. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
12. Refill with the specified amount of recom- mended engine oil into the oil filler hole.
13. Install the dipstick with the arrow pointing in the direction shown.1. O-ringTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
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1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:Engine oil drain bolt:22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
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