wheel bolts YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 2007 Owners Manual

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WARNING
EWB00480Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’sManual. Failure to inspect increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.Rear brakeCheck operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-37, 8-38, 8-40
Throttle leverMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-5, 8-36
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-43
Wheels and tiresCheck wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-5, 5-6, 5-7
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.8-44
Brake leversMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points if
necessary.8-44
Axle bootsCheck for cracks or damage, and replace if necessary. 8-42
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-7
Instruments, lights and
switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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6*Rear brakeCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check brake lever free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.√√√√√
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√
Replace. Every 4 years
8*WheelsCheck runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.√ √√√
9*TiresCheck tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.
Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.√ √√√
10*Wheel bearingsCheck for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.√ √√√
11*SwingarmCheck for excessive play, and correct if necessary.√√√
12*V- b e l tCheck for wear, cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary.√ √√√
13*Drive shaft univer-
sal jointLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
14*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
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(mi)320
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(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
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