2008 YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 Owners Manual

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8*SwingarmCheck for excessive play, and correct if necessary.√√√
9*V- b e l tCheck for wear, cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary.√ √√√
10*Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√√
11*Shock absorber as-
sembliesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
12*Steering shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
13*Steering systemCheck operation and repair or replace if damaged.
Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
14*Engine mountCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
15*Axle bootsCheck for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√√√
16 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
17Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√
18*Engine oil strainerClean.√√√
19 Differential gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
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EBU23070NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.20 Final gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√
21 Cooling systemCheck coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary.√√√√√
Replace coolant. Every 2 years
22*Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√
23*Drive select lever
safety system cableCheck operation and adjust or replace if neces-
sary.√√√
24*Throttle lever hous-
ing and cableCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.√√√√√
25*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.√√√√√
26*Lights and switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.√√√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320U3C262E0.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 26, 2007 3:36 PM

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Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EBU26401Removing and installing cowlings and
panels The cowlings and panels shown need to be re-
moved to perform some of the maintenance jobs
described in this chapter. Refer to this section each
time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and
installed.
EBU26582Cowling A
To remove the cowling1. Remove cowling B.
2. Remove panel B.
3. Disconnect the speedometer unit couplers.
1. Panel A
1. Panel B
2. Cowling A
3. Cowling B
4. Panel C
5. Panel D
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8 4. Remove cowling A by removing the bolts, nuts
and washers.
1. Speedometer unit coupler
1. Bolt
1. Bolt (left side)
1. Bolt (right side)
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8To install the cowling
1. Connect the speedometer unit couplers.
2. Install cowling A by installing the bolts, nuts
and washers.
3. Install panel B.
4. Install cowling B.
Cowling B
To remove the cowling1. Remove the seat. (See page 4-12.)
2. Pull the fuel tank breather hose out of the han-
dlebar cover.3. Pull off the handlebar cover.
CAUTION:ECB00740Do not disconnect the main switch coupler.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.CAUTION:ECB00750
Make sure that no foreign material enters the
fuel tank.
Be sure to install the fuel tank cap immedi-
ately after removing and installing the cowl-ing.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Handlebar cover
1. Fuel tank cap
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8 5. Remove the cowling by removing the bolts.
6. Install the fuel tank cap by turning it clockwise.
To install the cowling
1. Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
2. Install the cowling by installing the bolts.
3. Install the fuel tank cap by turning it clockwise.
4. Place the handlebar cover in the original posi-
tion.
5. Pass the fuel tank breather hose through the
hole of the handlebar cover.
6. Install the seat.
1. Bolt
1. Bolt (left side)
1. Bolt (right side)
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EBU26412Panel A
To remove the panelRemove the bolt, and then take the panel off.
To install the panelPlace the panel in the original position and install
the bolt.CAUTION:ECB00380When installing the panel, be sure not to pinchthe cables or wires.Panel B
To remove the panel
Pull outward on the areas shown.
To install the panelInsert the projections on the panel into the slots in
cowling A and push inward.
1. Panel A
2. Bolt
1. Panel B
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