YAMAHA WOLVERINE 2017 Workshop Manual

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EBU31411Accelerator pedalPress the accelerator pedal to increase en-
gine speed. Spring tension returns the pedal
to the rest position when released. Always
check that the accelerator pedal returns nor-
mally before starting the engine.EBU31420Brake pedalPress the brake pedal to slow or stop the ve-
hicle.
EBU33451Parking brake leverThe parking brake lever is located at the right
side of the driver’s seat. Setting the parking
brake lever will help keep the vehicle from
moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever rear-
ward completely.
To release the parking brake, pull rearward on
the lever, press the release button, and then
push the lever all the way forward.
1. Accelerator pedal
1
1. Brake pedal
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TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to the
released position.
 If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
EBU31440Drive select leverThe drive select lever is used to shift the vehi-
cle into the low, high, neutral, and reverse po-
sitions. (Refer to page 6-3 for the drive select
lever operation.)
1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
2
1
1. Drive select lever
1
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EBU31450Fuel tank capTo openRemove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
To closeInstall the fuel tank cap by turning it clock-
wise.
EBU31460DoorsTo 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.EBU33461SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off.
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1. Door
2. Latch
2
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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
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Adjust the driver seat position as follows.1. Remove the driver seat cushion. (See the
previous section “Seats”.)
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. 4. Install the bolts, and then tighten the bolts
to the specified torque.
5. Install the cushion.
EBU33471Seat beltsThis vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for the driver and passenger. Always
wear the seat belts properly while riding in the
vehicle. See page 7-5 for more information.
1. Bolt
1
1
Tightening torque: Driver seat bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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TIPIf you shift the transmission into gear without
wearing your seatbelt, a buzzer will sound. EBU31501Glove compartmentThis vehicle is equipped with a glove com-
partment.When storing any documents in the glove
compartment, be sure to wrap them in a plas-
tic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the glove compartment.
NOTICEECB02071To protect from dama
ge, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material.
1. Seat belt1
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EBU33521Storage compartmentsThe storage compartments are located under
the multi-function meter, between the driver
seat and the passenger seat, and under the
passenger seat. To access the under-pas-
senger seat storage compartment, remove
the passenger seat cushion (see page 4-15
for more information).When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.
NOTICEECB02241To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like 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. Unlock.
2. Open.
1
2
1. Storage compartment
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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
1
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For additional loading information, see page
6-7.
Removing and installing the tailgate
To remove the tailgateUnhook the latches, and then pull up the tail-
gate.To install the tailgate
Place the tailgate in the original position, and
then hook the latches.
The tailgate can also be installed at the front
of the cargo bed. Install the tailgate and hook
the latches as shown.
1. Cargo hookMaximum load limit: 136.0 kg (300 lb)
1
1. Tailgate
2. Latch2
2
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