tires YAMAHA WOLVERINE 2018 Owners Manual

Differential gear .................................... 5-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-6
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-7
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving .................................... 6-3
On-Command drive knob..................... 6-5
Parking ................................................. 6-7
Loading................................................. 6-7
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE .............. 7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE........................ 7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
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
Valve clearance...................................8-39
Brakes.................................................8-39
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..................................................8-39
Checking the brake fluid level ............8-40
Brake fluid replacement ......................8-41
Checking the brake pedal...................8-42
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YAMAHA2MB-F1696-20
AVERTISSEMENT
Une pression de gonflage incorrecte des pneus ou la
s u rcharge du v éhicu le risqu ent de pro voqu er u ne perte
de contrô le ou u n capotage, entraînant des
b lessu res, v oire la mort.Ne jamais régler la pression de gonflage ni la
laisser b aisser sou s le seuil minimal; le pneu risque
de se déjanter.
CHARGE DU VÉHICULE : de 0 kg (0 l bs) à 327 kg (721 lb s)Recommandation:
AVANT:
ARRIÈRE:
Minim um:
AVANT:
ARRIÈRE:
(11 psi)
(11 psi)
(10 psi)
(10 psi)
75 kPa
75 kPa
70 kPa
70 kPa
*
La charge du v éhicule comprend le poids du conducteur,
du passager, des accessoires, de l’équipement et
(le cas échéant) du timon. Ne pas dépasser la charge
maximale du v éhicule.Poids nominal br ut du véhicule (PNBV) : 975 kg (2150 lbs)
maxim um, y compris le poids du v éhicule, du conducteur,
du passager, des accessoires, de l’équipement, et
(le cas échéant) du timon.PRESSION DE SERVICE DES PN EUS : Régler les pneu s à froid.
YAMAHA 2MB-F1696-10
WARNING
Improper tire pressure or overloading this v ehicle may
cause se vere injury or death from loss of control or
rollo ver.Ne ver set or allo w tire pressure to be belo w the minimum.
Tire may dislodge from rim. VEHICLE LOAD of 0 kg (0 lb) ~ 327 kg (721 lbs)
Recommended: FRONT:
REAR:
Minim um: FRONT:
REAR:75 kPa
75 kPa
70 kPa
70 kPa (11 psi)
(11 psi)
(10 psi)
(10 psi)
*V ehicle load is w eight of operator, passengers,
accessories, cargo, and (if applica ble) trailer tongue
w eight. Do not exceed maxim um vehicle load.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 975 kg (2150 lbs)
maxim um including v ehicle, weight of operator,
passengers, accessories, cargo, and (if applicab le)
trailer tongue w eight.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: With tires cold, set as follows.11 12
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YAMAHA2MB-F1696-10
WARNING
Improper tire pressure or overloading this v ehicle may
cause se vere injury or death from loss of control or
rollo ver.Ne ver set or allo w tire pressure to be belo w the minimum.
Tire may dislodge from rim. VEHICLE LOAD of 0 kg (0 lb) ~ 327 kg (721 lbs)
Recommended: FRONT:
REAR:
Minim um: FRONT:
REAR:75 kPa
75 kPa
70 kPa
70 kPa (11 psi)
(11 psi)
(10 psi)
(10 psi)
*V ehicle load is w eight of operator, passengers,
accessories, cargo, and (if applica ble) trailer tongue
w eight. Do not exceed maxim um vehicle load.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 975 kg (2150 lbs)
maxim um including v ehicle, weight of operator,
passengers, accessories, cargo, and (if applicab le)
trailer tongue w eight.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: With tires cold, set as follows.
YA M A H A1XD-K7762-00WARNINGAny part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
cr ushed b y the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the v ehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on the floor or footrests,and keep your
hands on the
steering wheel or
handhold.
Ne ver hold cage.
Do not try to stop a v ehicle tipo ver using your arm or leg.
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Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifications
While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha Acces-
sories, recognize that some aftermarket accessori es or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to yo u or others. Installing aftermarke t products or having other mod-
ifications performed to your Wolv erine that change 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 Wolver ine were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination of handling, braking, and comfort. Other tires,
rims, sizes, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 8-46 for tire specifications
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Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-6, 8-25
Final gear oil/Differen-
tial gear oil • Check for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 8-20, 8-22
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-6
Seat belts • Check for proper operation 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
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EBU31840Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switch-
es are working properly. Correct if necessary.EBU31851Control cablesWhen driving in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
starting off. WARNING! Control cables can
freeze in cold weather and you could be
unable to control the vehicle.
[EWB03280]
EBU33481
TiresCheck tire pressure regularly 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
specified could also cause the tire to dis-
lodge from the rim under severe driving
conditions.
[EWB04120]
Set tire pressures to the following specifica-
tions:
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Floorboard
The floorboard allows you to brace your feet,
which helps you keep your body in the vehicle
in the event of an accident or rollover. Keep
your feet on the floorboard during operation.
Steering wheel
Keep both hands on the steering wheel. Do
not hold the steering wheel with your thumbs
inside the rim. Keep your 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 couldbriefly 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 thum
bs will not be hit by
the spokes. As an exam ple, see the illustra-
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If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or
roll, keep your body completely inside the
protective structure of the vehicle:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or passenger handhold.
 Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason. Do not try to stop a
tipover using your arm or leg.
Accelerating
With the engine idling in neutral and your foot
on the brake, shift the drive select lever into
low or high. NOTICE: Do not shift from low
to high or vice versa without coming to a
complete stop and waiting for the engine
to return to normal idle speed – damage to
the engine or drive train may occur. Then
release the parking brake.
[ECB02160]
Press the
accelerator pedal slowly and 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 cause the tires to lose traction, re-
ducing control of the vehicle and increasing
the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, partic-
ularly on loose surfaces
, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
Engine braking
Engine compression braking is designed to
assist you when operating your Wolverine off-
road. With this feature, the engine helps slow
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EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha Wolverine
were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires inpairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the origin
als. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing 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: Size:26 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:26 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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Secondary reduction ratio:43/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.636)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Reverse gear:
23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range: 31/16 (1.938)
High range: 30/22 (1.364)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle: 3.70 °
Trail:
19.0 mm (0.75 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
26 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 26 x 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/cm², 11 psi)
Rear:
75.0 kPa (0.750 kgf/cm², 11 psi)
Minimum: Vehicle load:
0 - maximum
Front: 70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)
Rear: 70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 12 x 7.5AT
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