oil YAMAHA WOLVERINE 350 2004 Notices Demploi (in French)

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number ..................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-19
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-21
Front brake lever ................................ 4-23
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-25
Parking brake ..................................... 4-27
Drive select lever ................................ 4-29
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-31
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Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-31
Fuel cock............................................ 4-33
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-35
Seat.................................................... 4-37
Storage box........................................ 4-39
Front carrier ....................................... 4-41
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-41
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-43
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-45
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-17
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-17
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Tires ................................................... 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-25
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-27
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OPERATION ...........................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Engine break-in ...................................6-15
Parking ................................................6-17
Parking on a slope ..............................6-19
Accessories and loading .....................6-21
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-39
Climbing uphill.....................................7-45
Riding downhill ....................................7-55
Crossing a slope .................................7-59
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-63
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
What to do if .......................................7-75
What to do ..........................................7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Panel removal and installation............ 8-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-19
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-29
Differential gear oil replacement ......... 8-35
Axle boots ........................................... 8-41
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-43
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-49
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-57
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-57
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-59
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-61
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-63
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-65
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-67
Rear brake shoe inspection ................ 8-67
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-69
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-73
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-75
Rear brake pedal and lever
adjustment ........................................ 8-77
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ............................................... 8-83
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-85
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage box and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
5. Brake pedal
6. V-belt case
7. Fuel cock
8. Air filter case
9. Fuses
10. Tail/brake light
11. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
12. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
13. Oil filter cartridge14. Engine oil dipstick
15. Rear brake lever
16. Left handlebar switches
17. Starter (choke)
18. Horn switch
19. Drive select lever
20. Speedometer
21. Main switch
22. Fuel tank cap
23. Right handlebar
switch
24. Throttle lever
25. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-3 1. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
2. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
3. Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
4. Oil temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de marche arrière “REVERSE”
2. Témoin de point mort “NEUTRAL”
3. Témoin 4x4 “”
4. Témoin d’avertissement de la température d’huile “”
1. Luz de control de marcha atrás “REVERSE”
2. Luz de control de punto muerto “NEUTRAL”
3. Luz de control del modo de tracción de cuatro ruedas “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del aceite “”
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Indicator and warning lights
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Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in reverse.
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Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in neutral.
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Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the 2WD/4WD
switch is in the 4WD position.NOTE:_ Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the differ-
ential gear case, the light may not come on until
the ATV starts moving. _
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4-5 1. Reverse indicator light “REVERSE”
2. Neutral indicator light “NEUTRAL”
3. Four-wheel-drive indicator light “”
4. Oil temperature warning light “”
1. Témoin de marche arrière “REVERSE”
2. Témoin de point mort “NEUTRAL”
3. Témoin 4x4 “”
4. Témoin d’avertissement de la température d’huile “”
1. Luz de control de marcha atrás “REVERSE”
2. Luz de control de punto muerto “NEUTRAL”
3. Luz de control del modo de tracción de cuatro ruedas “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del aceite “”
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Oil temperature warning light “”
When the oil temperature reaches a specified lev-
el, this light comes on to warn that the engine oil
temperature is too hot. If the light comes on during
operation, stop the engine as soon as it is safe to
do so and allow the engine to cool down for about
10 minutes.CAUTION:_

The engine may overheat if the ATV is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.


Restart after making sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
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Oil temperature warning light checking method
ACB-10E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and the
engine stop switch to “”.
Oil temperature warning
light does not come on.
Oil temperature warning
light comes on.
Check engine oil temperature.
Oil temperature warning
light does not come on.
Engine oil temperature and
electrical circuit are OK. Go
ahead with riding.
Push start switch with the
transmission in neutral.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect the electrical circuit.
Oil tempera-
ture is low.
Allow to cool.
Oil tempera-
ture is high.
Oil temperature
warning light comes
on momentarily.
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4-31 1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Bouchon du réservoir de carburant
1. Tapón del depósito de combustible
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
_ Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition and apply the parking brake before start-
ing the engine or the ATV could start to move
unexpectedly, which could cause an accident. _
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Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-67–8-75
Rear brakeCheck operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-67, 8-77–8-81
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-19–8-29
Final gear oil and
differential gear oilCheck for leakage.5-15–5-17,
8-29–8-39
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-65
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-21–5-27,
8-89–8-91
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-19, 8-103–8-107
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-41
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5-13
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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-19–8-29.)CAUTION:_

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 labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
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Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-29–8-33 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:GL-4 is a quality and additive rating, GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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