2018 YAMAHA WOLVERINE light

EBU31120
CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 3-1Left view ............................................... 3-1
Right view ............................................. 3-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................ 4-1 Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 4-6
Light switch ........................................ 4-11
On–Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 4-11
Horn switch ....................................... 4-12
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-12
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-13 Parking brake lever ............................ 4-13
Drive select lever ................................ 4-14
Fuel tank cap...................................... 4-14
Doors .................................................. 4-14
Seats .................................................. 4-15
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 4-16
Seat belts ........................................... 4-17
Glove compartment ........................... 4-18
Storage compartments ...................... 4-18
Cup holders ........................................ 4-20
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-20
Front shock absorbers ....................... 4-22
Rear shock absorbers ........................ 4-27
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-32
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-33
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................... 5-1 Front and rear brakes ........................... 5-3
Fuel....................................................... 5-3
Engine oil.............................................. 5-5
Coolant ................................................. 5-6
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Differential gear .................................... 5-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-6
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-7
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving .................................... 6-3
On-Command drive knob..................... 6-5
Parking ................................................. 6-7
Loading................................................. 6-7
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE .............. 7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE........................ 7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ........................................... 7-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s Manual and tool kit .................8-2
Maintenance charts ..............................8-4
Hood ...................................................8-10
Panels .................................................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .........8-14
Final gear oil .......................................8-20
Differential gear oil ..............................8-22
Coolant ...............................................8-25
Axle boots ...........................................8-29
Spark plug inspection .........................8-30
Cleaning the air filter element .............8-32
Air filter check hoses ..........................8-36
V-belt case drain plug.........................8-37
Cleaning the spark arrester ................8-37
Valve clearance...................................8-39
Brakes.................................................8-39
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..................................................8-39
Checking the brake fluid level ............8-40
Brake fluid replacement ......................8-41
Checking the brake pedal...................8-42
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Parking brake ..................................... 8-42
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-42
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-43
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lubrication ......................................... 8-43
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 8-44
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication (left and right) .................. 8-45
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 8-45
Wheel removal.................................... 8-45
Tire replacement ................................ 8-46
Wheel installation ............................... 8-47
Battery ................................................ 8-47
Jump-starting ..................................... 8-51
Fuse replacement............................... 8-52
Replacing a headlight bulb................. 8-54
Headlight beam adjustment ............... 8-56
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ....... 8-57
Troubleshooting ................................. 8-57
Troubleshooting charts ...................... 8-59
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................... 9-1 Cleaning ............................................... 9-1 Storage .................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS..................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................11-1 Identification number records.............11-1
INDEX ....................................................12-1
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EBU31170
DESCRIPTION
EBU31180Left view
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4
2
5
1. Front shock absorber assembly
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter
5. Shoulder bolster
6. Driver seat belt
7. Cargo bed
8. Tail/brake light
9. Rear shock absorber assembly
10.Spark plug
11.Driver seat
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EBU31190Right view
10
9
4
118
3
4
5,6
1
7
2
1. Spark arrester
2. Passenger seat belt
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Storage compartment
5. Battery
6. Fuses
7. Headlight
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Passenger seat
10.Fuel tank cap
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EBU31200Controls and instrumentsThe vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this man-
ual.
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14
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4
5,6
7
2
13
11
16
12
8
1
10
9
1. Light switch
2. On-Command drive knob
3. Steering wheel
4. Main switch
5. Helmet indicator light
6. Seat belt indicator light
7. Multi-function meter unit
8. Auxiliary DC jack9. Passenger handhold
10.Glove compartment
11.Storage compartment
12.Drive select lever
13.Parking brake lever
14.Accelerator pedal
15.Brake pedal
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EBU31217INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSEBU31220Main switchFunctions of the respective switch positions
are as follows:
EBU31231On position “ ”
All electrical circuits are supplied with power.
The key cannot be removed.TIPThe helmet indicator light comes on and stays
on while the key is turned to the on
position “ ”. EBU31241Off position “ ”
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed.EBU31251Start position “ ”
The electric starter is engaged by turning and
holding the key in this position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
1. Main switch
2. Off position “ ”
3. On position “ ”
4. Start position “ ”
1
2
3
4
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EBU31268Indicator lights and warning lights
EBU31270Low-range indicator light “L”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “L” position.EBU31280High-range indicator light “H”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “H” position.
1. Differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”
3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “ ”
7. Drivetrain icon “ / ”
8. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
9. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
10.Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”356421
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8109
1. Helmet indicator light “ ”
2. Seat belt indicator light “ ”
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