YAMAHA WOLVERINE 2018 Owners Manual

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EBU32331TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent serv ice if you drive in unusually wet, dusty, san-
dy or muddy areas, or at full throttle.17 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√√
18 *Rear knuckle up-
per and lower piv-
ots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
19 *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) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
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Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct 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

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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
1
1. Tab
2. Hood lock
1. Hood
1
2
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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.
EBU33602PanelsLeft panel
To remove the left panel1. Remove the bolts.
2. Open the driver door, and then removethe quick fastener screws.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 th en install the bolts and
quick fastener screws.
Right panel
To remove the right panel1. 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
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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 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 panel1. 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 fastener screw
2
2
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EBU33706Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeCheck the engine oil level before each opera-
tion. In addition, change the oil and the oil fil-
ter cartridge at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.NOTICEECB00301 In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils 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.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.(See page 4-15.)
4. Remove the rubber cover.
Recommended engine oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Oil change only:2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
When replacing the filter: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
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5. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipeit with a clean rag. 6. With the arrow 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
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7. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, add 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
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1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Arrow mark
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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.
TIPPerform 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
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