oil filter YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 2004 Notices Demploi (in French)

Tire wear limit......................................5-31
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 ......... 8-31
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-41
Differential gear oil.............................. 8-47
Cooling system ................................... 8-53
Changing the coolant.......................... 8-57
Axle boots ........................................... 8-63
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-65
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-71
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-79
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-79
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-81
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-83
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-85
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-87
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-89
Rear brake pad check ........................ 8-91
Inspecting the brake fluid level ........... 8-93
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-97
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-99
Rear brake lever adjustment ............ 8-101
Brake pedal position adjustment ...... 8-101
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3-1
EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
2. Storage compartment
and tool kit
3. Spark plug
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir
5. Radiator cap
6. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
7. V-belt case
8. Brake pedal
9. Front shock absorber
assembly spring preload
adjusting ring
10. Fuel cock
11. Air filter case
12. Fuses13. Tail/brake light
14. V-belt cooling duct check
hose
15. Coolant reservoir
16. Oil filter cartridge
17. Engine oil dipstick
18. Rear brake lever
19. Left handlebar switches
20. Starter (choke)
21. Horn switch
22. Drive select lever
23. Speedometer unit
24. Main switch
25. Fuel tank cap
26. Auxiliary DC jack
27. Right handlebar switch
28. Throttle lever
29. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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8-7
EBU00262
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
km 320 1,200 2,400 2,400 4,800
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Valves*Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.
Cooling systemCheck coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*Check and adjust idle speed/starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.Crankcase breather
system*Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*Check for leakage.
Retighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
Replace. (Warm engine before draining.)Engine oil filter cartridge
Replace.Engine oil strainer*
Clean.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace every 12 month.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/fluid leakage. (See NOTE page 8-8.)
Correct if necessary.Rear brake*Check operation/fluid leakage.(See NOTE page 8-8.)
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8-31 1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Bouchon de remplissage d’huile de moteur
1. Tapa de relleno de aceite de motor
1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
EBU10991
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-29 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Place the ATV on a level surface.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe off
the dipstick with a clean rag.
6. Insert the dipstick in the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. _
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8-35 1. Oil filter cartridge
1. Cartouche du filtre à huile
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite
1. Oil filter wrench
1. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Llave para filtros de aceite
NOTE:_ Skip steps 5–9 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced. _5. Remove panel E. (See page 8-27 for panel
removal and installation procedures.)
6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _
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8-37 1. O-ring
1. Joint torique
1. Junta tórica
1. Torque wrench
1. Clé dynamométrique
1. Llave de apriete
7. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.NOTE:_ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. _8. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-
ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
9. Install panel E.
10. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque. Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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11. Add the specified amount of recommended
engine oil, and then install the engine oil filler
cap and tighten it.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.
_
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.30 L
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.40 L
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8-75
5. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air fil-
ter element and let it dry.CAUTION:_ Do not twist the air filter element when squeez-
ing it. _6. Inspect the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
7. Apply foam air filter oil to the air filter element.
If foam air filter oil is not available, engine oil
may be used.NOTE:_ The air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping. _8. Pull the air filter element over its frame.
9. Install the air filter element assembly.
10. Install the air filter case cover by hooking the
holders.
11. Install the seat.
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10-3
Quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement
With oil filter cartridge replacement2.30 L
2.40 L
Final gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.23 L
Differential gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.23 L
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.30 L
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 15.0 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor:
Type/quantity BSR33/1
Manufacturer MIKUNIModelYFM450FA
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