2016 YAMAHA WOLVERINE recommended oil

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EBU31573
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31582Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own-
er’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem can-
not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-41, 8-44
Parking brake • Check for proper operation. 8-44
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 5-3
Engine oil • Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary. 5-5, 8-14
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Portable fuel containers
If you carry a portable fuel container in the
bed of your Yamaha Wolverine, be sure to se-
cure it with the cap tightened before driving
the vehicle.
Always place a portable fuel container on the
ground before filling it. Before removing the
container cap, touch the container with the
fuel dispenser nozzle. Keep fuel dispenser
nozzle in contact with container inlet when fill-
ing. WARNING! Never refill a fuel container
in the bed of any vehicle. Fire may result
from a build-up of static electricity. The discharge of this build-up while refueling
can cause a spark and ignite the gasoline.
[EWB03270]
EBU31750Engine oilMake sure the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-14.)NOTICEECB00301
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 95 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 37 L (9.77 US gal, 8.14 Imp.gal)
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:See page 10-1.
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EBU31760CoolantCheck the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold (the coolant level
will vary with engine temperature).
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is be-
tween the minimum and maximum level
marks on the coolant reservoir. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum level mark,
add additional coolant to bring the level up to
maximum level mark. If coolant is not avail-
able, add distilled water. Change the coolant
every two years. (See page 8-25.)NOTICEECB02120Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water.
EBU31771Final gear oilMake sure the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-20
for details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W-90 hypoid gear oil
may be used instead.TIPGL-4 is a quality and additive rating; GL-5 or
GL-6 rated hypoid gear oils may also be used. EBU31780Differential gear oilMake sure the differential gear oil is at the
specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See
page 8-22 for details.)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
Recommended oil:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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6. With the arrow mark pointing in the direc-tion shown, insert the dipstick completely
into the oil filler hole and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks. 7. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to the cor-
rect level.
8. Install the dipstick with the arrow pointing
in the direction shown.
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Arrow mark
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2
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. NOTICEECB00301In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase. 14. Start the engine, and then let it idle for
several minutes while checking it for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause.
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Arrow markRecommended engine oil:See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
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15. Turn the engine off, wait at least 10 minu-tes, and then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
16. Install the rubber cover.
17. Install the passenger seat cushion.EBU36130Final gear oilChecking the final gear oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
final gear case. The oil level should be at
the brim of the filler hole. 3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material
enters the final gear case.
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4. Check the gasket for damage, and re- place it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.1. Final gear oil
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil filler bolt
4. Correct oil level
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6. Refill with the recommended final gear oilup to the brim of the filler hole. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the
final gear case.
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7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam- age, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
9. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found, check for the cause. 10. Install the panel by installing the bolts,
and then tightening them to the specified
torque.
EBU36082Differential gear oilChecking the differential gear oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil lev-
el. It should be up to the brim of the filler
hole.
Recommended oil:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.64 L (0.68 US qt, 0.56 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque: Final gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques: Rear bottom panel bolt:9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
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3. If the level is low, add sufficient oil of therecommended type to raise it to the
specified level. NOTICE: Be sure no for-
eign material enters the differential
gear case.
[ECB00412]
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re- place it if necessary.
5. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque. Changing the differential gear oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the front bottom panel by re-
moving the bolts.
3. Place an oil pan under the differential gear case to collect the used oil.1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil level
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Tightening torque:Differential gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)1. Front bottom panel
2. Bolt
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