2016 YAMAHA WOLVERINE boot

Coolant ................................................. 5-6
Final gear oil ......................................... 5-6
Differential gear oil................................ 5-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-7
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving .................................... 6-3
On-Command drive knob..................... 6-5
Parking ................................................. 6-7
Loading................................................. 6-7
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE .............. 7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE........................ 7-1 LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ...........................................7-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .....................8-4
General maintenance and lubrication chart ....................................................8-6
Hood ...................................................8-10
Panels .................................................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .........8-14
Final gear oil .......................................8-20
Differential gear oil ..............................8-22
Coolant ...............................................8-25
Axle boots ...........................................8-31
Spark plug inspection .........................8-32
Cleaning the air filter element .............8-34
Cleaning the air filter case/air duct check hose........................................8-38
V-belt case drain plug.........................8-39
Cleaning the spark arrester ................8-40
UBN57AE0.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

2-2
2
Before you operate your Yamaha Wolverine
Prepare yourself and your passenger:
• This vehicle is intended for use only by an op erator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle li-
cense. Check country laws fo r minimum age requirements.
• This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger. Never carry passengers in the cargo bed.
• Both driver and passenger shou ld wear seat belts properly.
• Both driver and passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated
upright with their backs against the backrests. Passenger must be able to reach and hold
the passenger handhold within the cage/frame.
• Both driver and passenger should wear an appr oved motorcycle helmet that fits properly.
Both driver and passenger should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield), gloves,
over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
DRIVER
UNDER
16
UBN57AE0.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

5-2
5
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-6, 8-25
Final gear oil/Differen-
tial gear oil • Check for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 8-20, 8-22
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-7
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-8, 8-57, 8-59, 8-60
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-47, 8-49
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-31
ITEM ROUTINE PAGEUBN57AE0.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

7-12
7
EBU33760LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHI-
CLEPersonal protective equipment
The driver and passenger should wear the fol-
lowing to reduce risk of injury in an accident:
Approved motorcycle helmet that fits prop-
erly
CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
1. Approved motorcycle helmet
2. Eye protection
3. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
4. Gloves
5. Long pants
6. Over-the-ankle boots
1 2
3
4
5
6
UBN57AE0.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

7-13
7
Eye protection (goggles, helmet face shield,
or protective eyewear)
 Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket, and long pants
An approved helmet and other personal pro-
tective equipment can help in a variety of
ways, including:
 Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of
you is outside the vehicle cage/frame pro-
tective structure during a rollover.
 Help protect you if outside objects intrude
inside the vehicle during operation.
 Help protect you in the event of vehicle im-
pact with an obstacle.
Wear eye protection when operating or riding
the vehicle to reduce the risk of a serious ac-
cident or injury. Eye pr otection, such as a face
shield or goggles, may reduce the risk of for-
eign material getting in your eyes and help
prevent loss of vision. Practice for new Yamaha Wolverine users
You should become familiar with the perfor-
mance characteristics of the vehicle in a lar-
ge, flat area that is free of obstacles and other
vehicles. Practice controlling the accelerator
pedal, brakes, steering, and drive select lever.
Drive at slow speeds with gradual accelera-
tion and turning. Practice smooth throttle ap-
plication. Practice slowing down before
turning. Practice maintaining a steady throttle
through the turn. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your vehicle. Remember, driving aggres-
sively or making abrupt maneuvers even on
flat, open areas can cause side rollovers.UBN57AE0.book Page 13 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

8-8
8
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.
√√√
18 *Drive shaft uni-
versal joint • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
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.
√√√√√
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

8-31
8
23. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. If thecoolant level has dropped after the en-
gine has cooled, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radiator, and
then install the radiator cap.
24. Check the coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary, remove the coolant reservoir
cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the cap.
25. Start the engine, and then check for cool- ant leakage.TIPIf any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system. 26. Install the center bottom panel by install-
ing the bolts, and then tightening them to
the specified torque.
27. Install the panels and the hood.
EBU32400Axle bootsCheck the axle boots for holes or tears.
If any damage is found, have them replaced
by a Yamaha dealer.
Tightening torques: Center bottom panel bolt9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
1. Front axle boot
1
1
UBN57AE0.book Page 31 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM

8-32
8
EBU33570Spark plug inspectionRemoval1. Remove the spark plug cap. 2. Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit
to remove the spark plug as shown.1. Rear axle boot
1
1
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrench
1
1
UBN57AE0.book Page 32 Tuesday, November 24, 2015 1:42 PM