2015 YAMAHA WOLVERINE warning

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EBU32000PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTEBU32010Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrica-
tion will keep your vehicle in the safest and
most efficient condition possible. Safety is an
obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The
most important points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
WARNING
EWB01842Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or
performing maintenance activities incor-
rectly may increase your risk of injury or
death during service or while using the ve-
hicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer perform the
service.
WARNING
EWB02563Turn off the engine when performing main-
tenance unless otherwise specified.
A running engine has moving parts that
can catch on body parts or clothing and
electrical parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Running the engine while servicing can
lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon
monoxide poisoning - possibly leading
to death. See page 2-5 for more informa-
tion about carbon monoxide.
WARNING
EWB02691Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings
can become very hot during use. To avoid
possible burns, let brake components cool
before touching them.
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Changing the coolant
WARNING
EWB01891Wait for the engine and radiator to cool be-
fore removing the radiator cap. You could
be burned by hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure. Always place a thick
rag over the cap when opening. Allow any
remaining pressure to escape before com-
pletely removing the cap. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10 forhood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Place a container under the engine to col- lect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap. 5. Remove the coolant drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the coolant from the en-
gine and radiator.
1. Radiator cap
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6. Wash the sponge material gently butthoroughly in parts cleaning solvent.
WARNING! Using gasoline or other flammable solvents to clean the air fil-
ter element can cause a fire or explo-
sion, which could lead to serious
injury.
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7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the
sponge material. NOTICE: Do not twist
the sponge material when squeezing
it.
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8. Wash the sponge material in warm soapy
water to remove remaining solvent, then
rinse thoroughly with plain warm water.
9. Squeeze excess water out of the sponge
material. NOTICE: Do not twist the
sponge material when squeezing it.
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10. Allow the sponge material to dry thor- oughly. Inspect the sponge material and
replace it if damaged.
1. Air filter element holder
2. Sponge material
3. Air filter frame
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EBU33690V-belt case drain plugThe V-belt case drain plug is located behind
the left panel. (See page 8-11 for left panel re-
moval and installation procedures.)
After riding in water deep enough to allow wa-
ter to enter the V-belt case, remove the drain
plug to drain any water from the case.
If water drains from the V-belt case after re-
moving the drain plug, have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the vehicle, as the water may affect
other engine parts.
EBU32450Cleaning the spark arrester
WARNING
EWB03370Hot exhaust system may cause burns. To
avoid burns or fires, make sure that the en-
gine is stopped and the exhaust system is
cool before cleaning the spark arrester. Do
not start the engine while cleaning the ex-
haust system. 1. Remove the tailpipe bolts.
1. Air duct check hose
2. Air filter case check hose2
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1. V-belt case drain plug
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EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To prevent this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a
professional Yamaha service technician.EBU32470BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident.
EBU32480Checking the front and rear brake padsEach brake pad is provided with wear indica-
tor grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indi-
cator grooves have almost disappeared, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-44, 8-46 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
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EBU32500Checking the brake fluid levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid is
above the minimum level mark. Check the
brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir
level. Replenish the brake fluid if necessary.
WARNING
EWB02721Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precau-
tions:
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, reducing brak-
ing performance.
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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1. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid: DOT 4
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EBU32560Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
EWB03380Damaged cables could restrict operation,
which may cause an accident or injury. In-
spect control cables frequently and re-
place damaged cables. Corrosion can
result when the outer covering of control
cables becomes damaged. Cables can
also become frayed or kinked.
Lubricate the cable ends. If the cables do not
operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place them.EBU32570Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lu-
bricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
(a)
(b)
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Recommended lubricant:Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant
Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
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EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha Wolverine
were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires inpairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the origin
als. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
Wolverine can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
1. Wheel nut
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Front tire: Size:26 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:26 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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