2018 YAMAHA WOLVERINE Owners Manual

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INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt
medical attention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
WARNING
EWB03420Batteries may produce explosive gases.
Ventilate when charging or using in a
closed space. Keep batteries away from
sparks, flames, cigarettes, or other sourc-
es of ignition. To remove the battery1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10.)
3. Remove the air intake duct panel by re- moving the quick fastener screws. 4. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,
then the positive battery lead. NOTICE:
When removing the battery, the main
switch must be of f, and the negative
lead must be disconnected before the
positive lead.
[ECB01002]
1. Quick fastener screw
2. Air intake duct panel
2
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5. Unhook the battery bands.
6. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
To charge the battery
 Remove it from vehicle and confirm the rec-
ommended charging rate as specified on
the battery itself.
 Select a suitable charger and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, or have a
Yamaha dealer charge it for you. 
Keep in mind that the battery tends to dis-
charge more quickly if the vehicle is
equipped with optional electrical accesso-
ries.
NOTICEECB00933To charge a VRLA (valve-regulated lead-
acid) battery, a special battery charger is
required. Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery. To store the battery
If the vehicle will not be used for more than
one month, remove the battery, fully charge
it, and then place it in a cool, dry place.
 If the battery will be stored for more than
two months, check it at least once a month
and fully charge it if necessary.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery band
3. Negative battery lead (black)
2
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NOTICEECB00942Always keep the battery charged. Stor-
ing the battery in a discharged state for
an extended period of time will cause
permanent battery damage.
 Do not store the battery in an excessive-
ly cold or warm place [below freezing or
above 30 °C (90 °F)]. To install the batteryTIPBe sure the battery is fully charged. 1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Hook the battery bands.
3. Connect the positive battery lead by in-
stalling its bolt and cover, then connect
the negative battery lead. NOTICE:
When installing the battery, the main
switch must be off, and the positive
lead must be connected before the
negative lead.
[ECB01111]
4. Install the air intake duct panel by install- ing the quick fastener screws.
5. Install the hood.TIP Make sure the battery leads are installed as
shown.
 Fully charge the battery before installing it. 1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery band
3. Negative battery lead (black)
2
1
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EBU32651Jump-startingJump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged
instead.
However, if the vehicle must be jump-started,
proceed as follows.
WARNING
EWB03430To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:
Do not connect the negative lead of the
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery.
 Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
 Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries. 1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10.)
3. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect
the positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the vehicle and the other end of the positive
lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery.
4. Connect the negative lead of the jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
charged battery and the other end of the
negative lead to an unpainted metal sur-
face of the frame of the vehicle to be
started.
1. Jumper cable positive lead
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5. Start the engine. (See page 6-2.)
6. After the engine starts, disconnect thenegative lead of the jumper cable from
the frame and charged battery, and then
disconnect the positive lead of the jump-
er cable from the charged battery and the
battery in the vehicle.
7. Install the hood.
EBU32663Fuse replacementThe fuses are located under the hood. If an
electrical problem is suspected, check the
fuses and replace if necessary.
General layout
1. Jumper cable negative lead
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1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse
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Fuse boxNOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse.
1. Turn off all electrical systems. (See page4-1.)
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the
specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
[EWB03440]
1. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
2. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
3. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
4. Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
5. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
6. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
7. Spare fuse
8. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
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4. Turn on the main switch, start the engine,and turn on the electr ical circuit in ques-
tion to check if the device operates. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical sys-
tem.
5. Install the hood.
EBU32671Replacing a headlight bulbIf a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows. 1. Remove the cover at the rear of the head-
light by pulling it off.
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover by pull- ing it off.
Specified fuses:Main fuse:40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 25.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
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3. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder.5. Wait for the headlight bulb to cool before
touching or removing it. Remove the
burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
6. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with the bulb holder.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of
the bulb. Oil from your fingers or other
contamination will adversely affect the
transparency of the glass, luminosity
of the bulb, and bulb life. Thoroughly1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler
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1. Headlight bulb holder
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