2017 YAMAHA WOLVERINE Owners Manual

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NOTICEECB00812If the multi-function display indicates an
error code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid en-
gine damage. EBU31390Light switch “ / / ”Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the low
beam and the taillights.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high
beam and the taillights.Set the switch to “ ” to turn off the head-
lights and taillights.
NOTICEECB02060Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate
properly. If this should happen, remove the
battery and recharge it.
1. Light switch “ / / ”
L
H
1
L
HLH
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EBU31400On-Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”This vehicle is equipped with an On-Com-
mand drive knob to select the drive mode.
The knob has three positions: “2WD”, “4WD”,
and “DIFF LOCK”. Select the appropriate
drive according to terrain and conditions.
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied
to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear and front wheels. 
“DIFF LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the dif-
ferential gear locked): Power is supplied to
the rear and front wheels with the differen-
tial gear locked. Unlike the “4WD” mode, all
wheels turn at the same speed regardless
of traction.
EBU33192Horn switch “ ”Press the switch to sound the horn.
1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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1. Horn switch “ ”
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EBU31411Accelerator pedalPress the accelerator pedal to increase en-
gine speed. Spring tension returns the pedal
to the rest position when released. Always
check that the accelerator pedal returns nor-
mally before starting the engine.EBU31420Brake pedalPress the brake pedal to slow or stop the ve-
hicle.
EBU33451Parking brake leverThe parking brake lever is located at the right
side of the driver’s seat. Setting the parking
brake lever will help keep the vehicle from
moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever rear-
ward completely.
To release the parking brake, pull rearward on
the lever, press the release button, and then
push the lever all the way forward.
1. Accelerator pedal
1
1. Brake pedal
1
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TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to the
released position.
 If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
EBU31440Drive select leverThe drive select lever is used to shift the vehi-
cle into the low, high, neutral, and reverse po-
sitions. (Refer to page 6-3 for the drive select
lever operation.)
1. Release button
2. Parking brake lever
2
1
1. Drive select lever
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EBU31450Fuel tank capTo openRemove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
To closeInstall the fuel tank cap by turning it clock-
wise.
EBU31460DoorsTo open a door, pull the latch outward. To
close a door, push or pull the door inward un-
til it is securely latched. Be sure the door is
SECURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.EBU33461SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off.
1. Fuel tank cap
1
1. Door
2. Latch
2
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To install a seat cushion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under the
seat frame, and then insert the projection on
the front of the cushion into the grommet
while pushing the cushion downward. Make
sure the seats are properly secured before
starting off. WARNING! A loose seat could
cause the operator to lose control, or cau-
se the operator or passenger to fall.
[EWB03510] EBU31480
Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat can be adjusted to one of
three positions to suit the driver’s preference.
1. Driver seat cushion
2. Passenger seat cushion
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Adjust the driver seat position as follows.1. Remove the driver seat cushion. (See the
previous section “Seats”.)
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Move the seat frame to the desired posi- tion and align the bolt holes in the seat
frame with the bolt holes in the vehicle
frame. 4. Install the bolts, and then tighten the bolts
to the specified torque.
5. Install the cushion.
EBU33471Seat beltsThis vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for the driver and passenger. Always
wear the seat belts properly while riding in the
vehicle. See page 7-5 for more information.
1. Bolt
1
1
Tightening torque: Driver seat bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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TIPIf you shift the transmission into gear without
wearing your seatbelt, a buzzer will sound. EBU31501Glove compartmentThis vehicle is equipped with a glove com-
partment.When storing any documents in the glove
compartment, be sure to wrap them in a plas-
tic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the glove compartment.
NOTICEECB02071To protect from dama
ge, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material.
1. Seat belt1
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