2017 YAMAHA WOLVERINE oil

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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 8-24.)NOTICEECB02120Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water.
EBU36020Final gearMake sure there is no oil leaking from the final
gear case.EBU36030Differential gearMake sure there is no oil leaking from the dif-
ferential gear case.EBU31790Accelerator pedalCheck to see that the accelerator pedal oper-
ates correctly. It must operate smoothly and
spring back to the idle position fully when re-
leased. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.EBU31800Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark): 0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
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EBU32112General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEMROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes
first month136612
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 and for 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/damage/runout.
• Repair if necessary. √√√√
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. √√√√√
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.
√√√
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 75 150 150 300
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EBU33702Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeCheck engine oil level before each operation.
In addition, change the oil and the oil filter car-
tridge at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold en- gine.TIPIf the engine was started before checking the
oil level, be sure to warm up the engine suffi-
ciently, and then wait at least 10 minutes until
the oil settles for an accurate reading. 3. Remove the passenger seat cushion (seepage 4-15 for more information).
4. Remove the rubber cover. 5. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe
it with a clean rag.
1. Rubber cover
1. Engine oil dipstick
1
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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
1
2
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
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9. Install the rubber cover.
10. Install the passenger seat cushion.
To change the engine oil (with or without
oil filter cartridge replacement)
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove the passenger seat cushion (see page 4-15 for more information).
4. Remove the rubber cover. 5. Remove the engine oil dipstick.
6. Place an oil pan under the engine to col-
lect the used oil.
7. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the crank-
case.1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Arrow mark
1
2
1. Rubber cover
1
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TIPSkip steps 8–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not
being replaced. 8. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oilfilter wrench. Make sure that the O-ring is
removed together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer. 9. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil tothe O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1 2
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
2
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10. Install the new oil filter cartridge with anoil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque with a torque wrench. 11. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
12. Refill with the specified amount of recom- mended engine oil into the oil filler hole.
13. Install the dipstick with the arrow pointing in the direction shown.1. O-ringTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lb·ft)
1
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:Engine oil drain bolt:22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lb·ft)
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