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EBU35832Checking and tightening the bead lock Check the bead lock at the intervals specified
in the general maintenance and lubrication
chart and whenever the tires have been re-
placed.Tighten the bead lock bolts to the specified
torque in a crisscross pattern.
EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha Wolverine
1. Wheel nut
1
1
1. Bead lock
2. BoltTightening torque: Bead lock bolts:17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1
2
22 2
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were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires in
pairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the originals. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
Wolverine can affect handling and stabili-
ty. This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model.
EBU33090Wheel installation1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWB03400Do not reverse the rims on your Yamaha
Wolverine to widen the track width. Install-
ing wheels improperly increases the risk of
wheel failure and accidents. Front tire:Size:26 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:26 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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Secondary reduction ratio:43/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.636)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Operation:
Right hand operation
Reverse gear: 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range: 31/16 (1.938)
High range:
30/22 (1.364)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
3.7 °
Trail: 19.0 mm (0.75 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 26 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 26 x 10-12NHS Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU10
Loading:Maximum loading limit:
327.0 kg (721 lb)
(Total weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accessories,
and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Vehicle load: 0 - maximum
Front:
75.0 kPa (0.750 kgf/cm², 11 psi)
Rear: 75.0 kPa (0.750 kgf/cm², 11 psi)
Minimum: Vehicle load: 0 - maximum
Front: 70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)
Rear:
70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm², 10 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
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Rim size:12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Hydraulic disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Hydraulic disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 246 mm (9.7 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
269 mm (10.6 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:U1-H11L
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 28.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 2
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Parking brake indicator light: LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator: LCD
High-range indicator light: LED
Low-range indicator light:
LED
Differential gear lock indicator light: LED
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