warning YAMAHA WOLVERINE 400 2004 Owner's Guide

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Do not operate after consuming alcohol or
drugs.
Operator’s performance capability is reduced by
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING
_ Never consume alcohol or drugs before or
while driving this ATV. _Pre-operation checks
Always perform the pre-operation checks listed on
page 5-1 before riding for safety and proper care
of the ATV.
WARNING
_ Always inspect your ATV each time you use it
to make sure the ATV is in safe operating con-
dition. Always follow the inspection and main-
tenance procedures and schedules described
in the Owner’s Manual. Failure to inspect the
ATV before operating or failure to properly
maintain the ATV increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage. _
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WARNING
_ Always use the size and type tires specified in
the Owner’s Manual for this vehicle on pages
5-23–5-25. Always maintain proper tire pres-
sure as described in the Owner’s Manual on
page 5-27. Use of improper tires on this ATV,
or operation of this ATV with improper or un-
even tire pressure, may cause loss of control,
increasing your risk of an accident. _Do not operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.
WARNING
_ Always go at a speed that is proper for the ter-
rain, visibility and operating conditions, and
your experience. Operating this ATV at speeds
too fast for your skills or the conditions in-
creases your chances of losing control of the
ATV, which can result in an accident. _
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WARNING
_

Never exceed the stated load capacity for
this ATV.


Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.


Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.


Always follow the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual for carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer.
_
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, rider and accessories, and
tongue weight): 210 kg


Front carrier: 40 kg


Rear carrier: 80 kg


Storage box: 2.0 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 500 kgf


Tongue weight (vertical weight on
trailer hitch point): 15 kgf
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During operation
Always keep your feet on the footboards during
operation. Otherwise your feet may contact the
rear wheels.
WARNING
_ Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of your ATV
during operation. Removing even one hand or
foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV
or could cause you to lose your balance and
fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot from a
footboard, your foot or leg may come into con-
tact with the rear wheels, which could injure
you or cause an accident. _Avoid wheelies and jumping. You may lose control
of the ATV or overturn.
WARNING
_ Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or
jumps. Don’t try to show off. _
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Modifications
WARNING
_ Never modify this ATV through improper in-
stallation or use of accessories. All parts and
accessories added to this vehicle should be
genuine Yamaha or equivalent components
designed for use on this ATV and should be in-
stalled and used according to instructions. Im-
proper installation of accessories or
modification of this vehicle may cause chang-
es in handling which in some situations could
lead to an accident. If you have questions, con-
sult an authorized ATV dealer. _
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Exhaust system
The exhaust system on the ATV is very hot during
and following operation. To prevent burns, avoid
touching the exhaust system. Park the ATV in a
place where pedestrians or children are not likely
to touch it. Dry grass or brush or other combustible
material accumulated around the engine area
could catch fire.
WARNING
_ Do not touch the hot exhaust system. Do not
park the ATV during or after operation in a
place where others might be likely to touch it.
Keep the engine area free of dry grass, brush,
or other combustible material. Do not operate,
idle, or park the ATV in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. _
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BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE
This ATV is designed for off-road use only. Riding
on paved surfaces can cause loss of control.
WARNING
_ Always avoid paved surfaces, including side-
walks, driveways, parking lots and streets.
ATVs are designed for off-road use only.
Paved surfaces may seriously affect handling
and control of the ATV, and may cause the ve-
hicle to go out of control. _
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Do not ride on any public road, street, or highway.
Riding on public roads can result in collisions with
other vehicles.
WARNING
_ Never operate this ATV on any public street,
road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one. You
can collide with another vehicle. In many ar-
eas, it is illegal to operate ATVs on public
streets, roads and highways. _
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Know the terrain where you ride. Ride cautiously in
unfamiliar areas. Stay alert for
holes, rocks, or
roots in the terrain, and
other hidden hazards
which may cause the ATV to upset.
WARNING
_ Go slowly and be extra careful when operating
this ATV on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert
to changing terrain conditions when operating
the ATV. _
WARNING
_ Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery
or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the
ATV on such terrain. Failure to use extra care
when operating on excessively rough, slippery
or loose terrain could cause loss of traction or
vehicle control, which could result in an acci-
dent, including an overturn. _
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When riding in an area where you might not easily
be seen, such as desert terrain, mount a caution
flag on the ATV. DO NOT use the flag pole bracket
as a trailer hitch.
WARNING
_ Always mount a caution flag on the ATV to
make you more visible when operating in ar-
eas where you might not be seen by other off-
road vehicles. Watch carefully for other vehi-
cles. _Do not ride in areas posted “no trespassing”. Do
not ride on private property without getting permis-
sion.
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