2007 YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 brake

10-3
10
Caster angle:
4.0 °
Trail:
19.3 mm (0.76 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT23 x 8R12
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M937Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT23 x 10R12
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M938Loading:Maximum loading limit:
100.0 kg (220 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:
40.0 kPa (5.8 psi) (0.400 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
40.0 kPa (5.8 psi) (0.400 kgf/cm²)
Minimum:
Front:
37.0 kPa (5.3 psi) (0.370 kgf/cm²)Rear:
37.0 kPa (5.3 psi) (0.370 kgf/cm²)
Maximum:
Front:
43.0 kPa (6.2 psi) (0.430 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
43.0 kPa (6.2 psi) (0.430 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
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10-4
10
Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
160 mm (6.3 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
180 mm (7.1 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX20L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 18.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Park indicator light:
LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator:
LCD
Fuses: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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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 ............................................ 8-38
Brake lever free play and brake pedal position (rear),
adjusting and checking .............................................. 8-40
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-40
Brake lever, front ............................................................ 4-7
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-44
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-43
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-37
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 .................................................... 8-34
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 ......... 8-37
Drive shaft universal joint, lubricating ........................... 8-45
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-35
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 ............................................ 8-51
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-49IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights and warning light .................................... 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1LLabel 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 ......................................................... 6-5
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 arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-32
Spark plug, checking .................................................... 8-14
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1Speed 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 ................................ 8-36
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-6, 5-5
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................ 5-7
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-55VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-36
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-34
V-belt cooling duct check hose .................................... 8-34
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-45
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-53
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-52
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