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Safety Checklist
YAMAHA 1XD-F1558-00HeadHelmet and eye protection.BodySeatbelt and protective clothing.HandsInside vehicle and holding the
handhold or steering wheel.FeetOn floor or footrests,
ready to brace, and door closed.YAMAHA
2MB-F1568-00
WARNING
DRIVER DRIVER
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Improper Use of Off-Highway Vehicle Can Cause Severe Injury or Death
Read Owner’s Manual
Read Tips Guide for the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Driver Follow All Instruction and Warnings
Be Prepared
Drive Responsibly
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or roll,
reduce your risk to injury: Pay Attention and Plan Ahead
Do not allow careless or reckless driving.
Do your part to prevent injuries: Req
uire Proper Use of Your Vehicle
Rollovers have caused
severe injuries and death,
even on flat, open areas.
Stay completely inside the vehicle.
Passenger must be able to reach the handhold while
keeping feet flat on floor and sitting upright with
back against seat.
Driver must be able to comfortably reach all controls
while sitting upright with back against seat.
Wear an approved helmet, eye protection and protective gear.
Fasten seat belts.

Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo bed.
Avoid side hilling (riding across slopes).
Plan for hills, rough terrain, ruts, and other changes
in traction and terrain. Avoid paved surfaces.
Avoid hard acceleration when turning, even from a stop.
Slow down before entering a turn.
Avoid abrupt maneuvers, sideways sliding, skidding,
or fishtailing, and never do donuts.
Avoid loss of control and rollovers: Do not put any part of your body outside of
the vehicle for any reason.
Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel
or handhold and brace yourself.

Do not exceed seating capacity: 1 passenger.
Do not allow operation on public roads
(unless designated for off-highway vehicle access)
— collisions with cars and trucks can occur.
Do not let people drive or ride
after using alcohol or drugs.
Make sure operators are 16 or older
with valid driver’s license.

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Head to Toe
Safety Checklist
YAMAHA 1XD-F1558-00HeadHelmet and eye protection.BodySeatbelt and protectiv
e clothing.HandsInside v
ehicle and holding the
handhold or steering wheel.FeetOn floor or footrests,
ready to brace, and door closed.
1XD-F8446-00
Be Prepared
Adju
st, lock and ne ver remo ve handhold.
Alw ays u se handhold, N ever hold cage.
Alw ays w ear seatb elt and helmet.YAMAHA 2MB-F1568-00
WARNING
DRIVER DRIVER
UNDER
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Improper Use of Off-High way Vehicle Can Cau se Severe Inju ry or Death
Read Ow ner’s Man ual
Read Tips Gu ide for the Recreational Off-Highw ay Vehicle Driv er
Follo w All Instr uction and Warnings
Be Prepared
Driv
e Responsib ly If you
think or feel the v ehicle may tip or roll,
redu ce you r risk to inju ry:
Pay Attention and Plan Ahead
Do not allo w careless or reckless driv ing.
Do you
r part to pre vent inju ries:
Requ
ire Proper Use of Yo ur Vehicle
Rollo vers ha ve caused
se vere injuries and death,
e ven on flat, open areas.
Stay completely inside the
vehicle.
Passenger m
ust b e ab le to reach the handhold while
keeping feet flat on floor and sitting upright with
b ac
k against seat.
Dr

iv
er m ust b e ab le to comfortab ly reach all controls
w hile sitting u pright with back against seat.
W
ear an appro ved helmet, eye protection and protecti ve gear.
Fasten seat b
elts.

Do not allo w anyone to ride in the cargo b ed.
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void side hilling (riding across slopes).
Plan for hills, rou
gh terrain, ruts, and other changes
in traction and terrain. A void pa ved su rfaces.
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void hard acceleration w hen turning, e ven from a stop.
Slo
w do wn b efore entering a tu rn.
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void ab ru pt maneuv ers, sideways sliding, skidding,
or fishtailing, and ne ver do don uts.
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void loss of control and rollo vers: Do not p
ut an y part of you
r
body ou tside of
the v ehicle for any reason.
Keep a firm grip on the steering w
heel
or handhold and b race yourself.

Do not exceed seating capacity: 1 passenger.
Do not allo
w operation on pub lic roads
( u nless designated for off-highw ay vehicle access)
— collisions w ith cars and trucks can occu r.
Do not let people dri
ve or ride
after u sing alcohol or dr ugs.
Make su
re operators are 16 or older
w ith v alid driv er’s license.


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• Do not drive or ride as passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe oper-
ating condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an
accident or equipment damage. See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation checks.
Prepare your load or trailer
Carrying loads, towing a trailer, or pulling object s can affect handling, stability, and cause the risk
of overturns or other accidents.
 Read Chapter 6 before loading, towing, or pulling objects.
 Do not overload the vehicle or trailer. Refer to label in cargo bed for cargo bed load limit. Refer
to label next to hitch for tongue weight and trailer load limits.
 Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side, and as low and as far forward as possible.
 Secure cargo so that it will not shift – a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be
thrown forward and strike occupants.
While using your Yamaha Wolverine
 Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure the passenger is seated, belted, and holding onto the passenger handhold.
Close doors before driving. Any part of your body (arms, legs, and head) outside the vehicle
can be struck by objects your vehicle is passing or crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a roll-
over accident.
 Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards that could enter the vehicle.
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EBU31391Light 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.NOTICEECB02061Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the pointthat the electric starter will not have
enough power to crank the engine. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it.
EBU31402On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”Stop the vehicle and move the On–Command
drive knob to change the drive mode to two–
wheel drive, four–wheel drive, or four–wheel
1. Light switch “ / / ”
L
H
1
L
HLH
1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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EBU31922On-Command drive knobThe vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes (“2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF LOCK”). For
example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “2WD”. Always stop the
vehicle before changing the position of the On -Command drive knob. The meter display changes
according to the selected drive mode. The different drive indicators, and the differential gear lock
indicator light “DIFF. LOCK” come on as follows:
Knob position Indication Drive mode
No indicator light.
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied to the rear
wheels.
“4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is supplied to the rear and
front wheels.
“DIFF LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the differential gear
locked): Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels and
the differential gear is locked.
Unlike in four-wheel drive, all wheels turn at the same
speed.
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to see far enough ahead of you. Use common
sense and remember that some hills are too
steep for you to climb or descend. Use proper
driving techniques to avoid rearward, for-
ward, or sideways rollovers on hills and
slopes.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not
across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable,
drive slowly. Turn downhill immediately if you
feel the vehicle may tip.
If you think or feel the vehicle may tip or
roll:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or passenger handhold.
 Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason.
Uphill
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have
mastered basic maneuv ers on flat ground.
Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the side of a hill, which increases your risk of roll-
over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD”
or “DIFF LOCK”. Travel fast enough to main-
tain momentum, but not so fast that you can-
not react to changes in the terrain as you
climb.
Slow down when you reach the crest of the
hill if you cannot see clearly what is on the
other side – there could be another person, an
obstacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Shift the drive select lever
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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.
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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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EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To prevent this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a
professional Yamaha service technician.EBU32470BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident.
EBU32480Checking the front and rear brake padsEach brake pad is provided with wear indica-
tor grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indi-
cator grooves have almost disappeared, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-45, 8-47 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
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