2006 YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 Owners Manual

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Park indicator light:
LED
Four-wheel-drive indicator:
LCDFuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
3.0 A
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EBU26000
CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU26011Identification numbers Record the key identification number, vehicle iden-
tification number and model label information in
the spaces provided below for assistance when or-
dering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for ref-
erence in case the ATV is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EBU26020Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped into the
key. Record this number in the space provided and
use it for reference when ordering a new key.EBU26030Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.1. Key identification number
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NOTE:The vehicle identification number is used to identifyyour ATV.EBU26050Model label
The model label is affixed at the location in the il-
lustration. Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information will be need-
ed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er.1. Vehicle identification number
1. Model label
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-30
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-42BBattery .......................................................................... 8-45
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-39
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-37
Brake lever free play and brake pedal position (rear),
adjusting and checking .............................................. 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-39
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-7
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-43
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-42
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-36
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ................................... 4-7
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-44
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-33
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Coolant .................................................................. 5-3, 8-25
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............... 8-8DDifferential gear oil ......................................................... 5-3Differential gear oil, changing ....................................... 8-23
Drive select lever ............................................................ 4-8
Drive select lever and driving in reverse ........................ 6-3
Drive select lever safety system cable, adjusting ......... 8-36
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-44
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-34
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ................................... 8-16
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-4FFinal gear oil .......................................................... 5-3, 8-21
Four-wheel-drive indicator .............................................. 4-2
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-8
Fuses, replacing ........................................................... 8-47HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-4
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-50
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-48IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1
Knuckle pivots, lubricating ........................................... 8-45
Knuckle shafts, lubricating ........................................... 8-45LLabel locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-4MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOn-Command four-wheel-drive switch ........................... 4-5
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1PPark indicator light ......................................................... 4-3
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ................... 8-3
Pre-operation check list ................................................. 5-1RReverse indicator light ................................................... 4-2
RIDING YOUR ATV ....................................................... 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-12
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-15
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-14Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-6
Speedometer unit .......................................................... 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-11
Start switch .................................................................... 4-4
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-45
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartment .................................................. 4-13
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-51
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-35
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-6, 5-5
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................ 5-7
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-53
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-54VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-35
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-33
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-32
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-44
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-52
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-51
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
PRINTED IN USA
2005.08-0.9×1 CR
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