2016 YAMAHA WOLVERINE brake fluid

Valve clearance .................................. 8-41
Brakes ................................................ 8-41
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................................. 8-41
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-42
Brake fluid replacement ..................... 8-43
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-43
Parking brake ..................................... 8-44
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-44
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-45
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ......................................... 8-45
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 8-46
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) .................. 8-46
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 8-47
Wheel removal.................................... 8-47
Checking and tightening the bead lock .................................................. 8-48
Tire replacement ................................ 8-48
Wheel installation ............................... 8-49
Battery ................................................ 8-50
Jump-starting ..................................... 8-53 Fuse replacement ...............................8-54
Replacing a headlight bulb .................8-57
Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-59
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-60
Troubleshooting ..................................8-60
Troubleshooting charts .......................8-62
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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EBU31170
DESCRIPTION
EBU31180Left view
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1. Front shock absorber assembly
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Driver seat
5. Air filter
6. Shoulder bolster
7. Driver seat belt
8. Cargo bed
9. Tail/brake light
10.Rear shock absorber assembly
11.Spark plug
12.Storage compartment
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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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EBU31730Front and rear brakesBrake pedal
Check that there is no free play in the brake
pedal. If there is free play, have a Yamaha
dealer check the brake system. (See page
8-43.)
 Check the operation of the brake pedal. It
should move smoothly and there should be
a firm feeling when the brakes are applied.
If not, have the vehicle inspected by a
Yamaha dealer.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if neces-
sary. (See page 8-42.) Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out
of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir.
Apply the brakes firmly for one minute. If there
is any leakage, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Check the operation of the brakes at the start
of every ride. Test the brakes at slow speed
after starting out to make sure they are work-
ing properly. If the brakes do not provide
proper braking performance, inspect the
brake system. (See page 8-41.)
EBU33200FuelMake sure there is suffi
cient fuel in the tank.
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
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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.
√√
15 *Steering system • Check operation and for looseness. Replace
if damaged.
• Check toe-in. Adjust if necessary. √√√√√
NO. ITEM
ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
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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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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
1
1. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid: DOT 4
1
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