2016 YAMAHA WOLVERINE Owners Manual

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EBU32112General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEMROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes
first month 1 3 6 6 12
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.
√√√√√
• Change 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 • Change (warm engine before draining). √√√√
4 Engine oil filter
cartridge • Replace.
√√√
5 Final gear oil/Dif-
ferential gear oil • Check oil level/oil leakage.
• Change.
√√
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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8*Parking brake • Check operation and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
9 *Brake fluid • Change. Every 2 years
10 *Accelerator pedal • Check operation and free play. √√√√√
11 *V-b e l t • Check operation.
• Check for wear, cracks, or damage. √√√
12 *Wheels • Check balance, runout, and for damage.
• Balance wheel if necessary.
• Replace wheel if damaged or if runout is
over specified limits. √ √√√
• Check and tighten the bead lock (for equipped models). Every 500 km (300 mi)
13 *Wheel bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness/damage.
• Replace if damaged. √ √√√
14 *Front and rear
suspension • Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
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15 *Steering system • Check operation and for looseness. Replace
if damaged.
• Check toe-in. Adjust if necessary. √√√√√
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ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300UBN57AE0.book Page 7 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

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EBU32330TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent serv ice if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty,
sandy or muddy areas, or at full throttle.16 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√√
17 *Rear knuckle up-
per and lower piv-
ots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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18 *Drive shaft uni-
versal joint • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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19 *Engine mount • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check bolt tightness. √√√
20 *Front and rear
axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√
21 *Fittings and fas-
teners • Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
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NO. ITEM
ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300UBN57AE0.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 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 cylinder and calipers,
and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. UBN57AE0.book Page 9 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

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EBU32340HoodTo remove1. Pull the tab on each hood lock up, and then turn the hood locks 1/4 turn clock-
wise.
2. Remove the hood.1. Tab
1
1. Tab
2. Hood lock
1. Hood
1
2
1
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To install1. Insert the projections on the hood into the
slots in the front grill, and then place the
hood in the original position.
2. Turn the hood locks 1/4 turn counter- clockwise, and then push the tab on each
hood lock down so that it is pointing rear-
ward. Make sure that the hood is securely
installed.NOTICEECB02180Do not drive the vehicle with the hood
open, unlatched, or removed.
EBU33602PanelsLeft panel
To remove the left panel1. Remove the bolts.
2. Open the driver door, and then removethe quick fastener screws.1. Bolt
2. Left panel
1
2
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3. Pull the panel outward.
4. Close the driver door.
To install the left panelOpen the driver door, place the panel in the
original position, and th en install the bolts and
quick fastener screws.
Right panel
To remove the right panel1. Remove the bolts. 2. Open the passenger door, and then re-
move the quick fastener screws.1. Quick fastener screw
1
1
1. Bolt
2. Right panel
1
2
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3. Remove the fuel tank cap. (See page4-14.)
4. Pull the panel outward.
5. Install the fuel tank cap.
6. Close the passenger door.
To install the right panel1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Open the passenger door, place the pan- el in the original position, and then install
the bolts and quick fastener screws.
3. Install the fuel tank cap. Right rear panel
To remove the right rear panel
1. Remove the right panel.
2. Remove the quick fastener screws, and
then take the panel off.
To install the right rear panel1. Place the panel in the original position, and then install the quick fastener
screws.
2. Install the right panel.
1. Quick fastener screw
1
1
1. Right rear panel
2. Quick fastener screw
2
2
1
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