2018 YAMAHA WOLVERINE oil

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NOTICEECB00301In order to prevent cl utch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase. EBU31761CoolantCheck the coolant level in the reservoir and
replenish if necessary. (See page 8-25.)
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.EBU31791Accelerator pedalBefore starting the engine, confirm that the
accelerator pedal operates correctly. It
should depress smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Also check
the accelerator pedal for excessive free play.
If the accelerator pedal is not in correct work-
ing order, have the vehicle inspected before
starting off.
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-1.
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EBU32114General maintenance and lubricationNO. 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 • Check oil level.
√√√√√
• Change. √√
6 Differential gear
oil • Check oil level.
√√√√√
• Change. √√
7 *Front brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
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8*Rear brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
9 *Parking brake • Check operation and adjust if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Brake fluid • Change. Every 2 years
11 *Accelerator pedal • Check operation and free play. √√√√√
12 *V-b e l t • Check operation.
• Check for wear, cracks, or damage. √√
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13 *Wheels • Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary. √ √√√
14 *Wheel bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness/damage.
• Replace if damaged. √ √√√
15 *Front and rear
suspension • Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
√√
16 *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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EBU33706Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeCheck the engine oil level before each opera-
tion. In addition, change the oil and the oil fil-
ter cartridge at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.NOTICEECB00301 In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher. 
Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
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.(See page 4-15.)
4. Remove the rubber cover.
Recommended engine oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Oil change only:2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
When replacing the filter: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
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5. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipeit with a clean rag. 6. With the arrow mark pointing in the direc-
tion shown, insert the dipstick completely
into the oil filler tube and then remove it
again to check the oil level.1. Rubber cover
1
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
2
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7. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, add oil a little at a time
so as not to overfill beyond the maximum
level mark. 8. Install the dipstick with the arrow pointing
in the direction shown.1. Oil filler tube
2. Arrow mark
2
1
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Arrow mark
1
2
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9. Install the rubber cover.
10. Install the passenger seat cushion.
To change the engine oil (and filter)
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.)
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. Discard the used gasket.
TIPPerform steps 8–10 when replacing the oil fil-
ter cartridge. 8. Remove the oil filter cartridge.1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1 2
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TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from your
Yamaha dealer.
 Make sure the old O-ring is not stuck to the
crankcase. 9. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated. 10. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque with a torque wrench.
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1
2
1. O-ringTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:14 N·m (1.4 kgf·m, 10 lb·ft)
1
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