oil pressure YAMAHA WOLVERINE 400 2004 Owners Manual

How to measure tire pressure .............5-27
Tire wear limit......................................5-29
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 ...................................6-17
Parking ................................................6-19
Parking on a slope ..............................6-21
Accessories and loading .....................6-23
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 ......... 8-29
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-39
Differential gear oil replacement ......... 8-45
Cooling system ................................... 8-51
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-55
Axle boots ........................................... 8-61
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-63
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-69
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-77
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-77
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-79
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-81
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-83
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-85
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-87
Rear brake shoe inspection ................ 8-87
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-89
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-93
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-95
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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,
8-87–8-95
Rear brakeCheck operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-87, 8-97–8-101
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-29–8-39
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary.8-51–8-61
Final gear oil and
differential gear oilCheck for leakage.5-15–5-17,
8-39–8-49
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-19, 8-85
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-23–5-29,
8-109–8-111
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-21, 8-123–8-127
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-61
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