2015 YAMAHA WOLVERINE brake pads

Valve clearance .................................. 8-38
Brakes ................................................ 8-38
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................................. 8-38
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-39
Brake fluid replacement ..................... 8-40
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-40
Parking brake ..................................... 8-41
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-41
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-42
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ......................................... 8-42
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 8-43
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) .................. 8-43
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 8-44
Wheel removal.................................... 8-44
Tire replacement ................................ 8-45
Wheel installation ............................... 8-46
Battery ................................................ 8-46
Jump-starting ..................................... 8-50
Fuse replacement............................... 8-51
Replacing a headlight bulb................. 8-54 Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-56
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-57
Troubleshooting ..................................8-57
Troubleshooting charts .......................8-59
CLEANING AND STORAGE ....................9-1 Cleaning................................................9-1
Storage .................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS..................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................11-1 Identification number records.............11-1
INDEX ....................................................12-1
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EBU32110General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEMROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes
first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
1 *Cooling system • Check coolant leakage.
• Repair if necessary.
√√√√√
• Replace coolant. Every 2 years
2 Air filter element •Clean.
• Replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours (more often in
wet or dusty areas)
3Engine oil • Replace (warm engine before draining). √ √√√
4 Engine oil filter
cartridge • Replace.
√√√
5 Final gear oil/Dif-
ferential gear oil • Check oil level/oil leakage.
• Replace.
√√
6 *Front brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age/see page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
7 *Rear brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age/see page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
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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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Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
 Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.
 Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4
may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion.
 Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Wa-
ter will significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock. NOTICEECB01161Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause before further riding.EBU32520Brake fluid replacementComplete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.
Replace the oil seals every two years.
 Replace the brake hoses every four years.EBU32530Checking the brake pedalHave a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at
the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. There should be
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 4-12
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 5-7
Air filter case/air duct check hose, cleaning ................ 8-35
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 8-32
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 4-32
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-29BBasic guide for safe use ................................................ 7-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance .................................... 8-46
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-39
Brake fluid, replacing ................................................... 8-40
Brake light switch, adjusting ........................................ 8-41
Brake pedal .................................................................. 4-12
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal, lubrication ........... 8-42
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 8-40
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-38
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 5-3CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 8-42
Cargo bed .................................................................... 4-20
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 5-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance ................................... 8-24
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 5-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................ 4-4
Cup holders ................................................................. 4-19DDifferential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 8-22 Differential gear oil, Pre-operation check ...................... 5-6
Doors ........................................................................... 4-14
Driver seat position ...................................................... 4-16
Drive select lever ......................................................... 4-13
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving ............ 6-3
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-1
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge, Periodic
maintenance .............................................................. 8-14
Engine oil, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-4
EPS warning light (for EPS model) ................................ 4-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 8-20
Final gear oil, Pre-operation check ................................ 5-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check ................. 5-8
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......................... 8-38
Fuel, Pre-operation check ............................................. 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-14
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-51GGlove compartment ..................................................... 4-17HHeadlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-56
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-54
Helmet indicator light ..................................................... 4-5
High-range indicator light .............................................. 4-2
Hood ............................................................................ 8-10
Horn switch .................................................................. 4-12IIdentification number records ...................................... 11-1
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