2018 YAMAHA WOLVERINE oil level

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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EBU31574
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31584Before starting off, inspect the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Use the fol-
lowing checklist and related information as a guide. Also, follow the service intervals in the peri-
odic maintenance chart to keep the vehicle in safe operating condition.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem can-
not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer. Pre-operation checklist
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-39, 8-42
Parking brake • Check for proper operation. 8-42
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 5-3
Engine oil • Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary. 5-5, 8-14
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Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-6, 8-25
Final gear oil/Differen-
tial gear oil • Check for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 8-20, 8-22
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-6
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-7
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check for proper operation.
3-3, 4-2, 5-8, 8-54,
8-56, 8-57
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-45, 8-47
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-29
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For EuropeTIPWhen refueling, check that the gasoline pump
nozzle has same fuel identification mark.
Portable fuel containers
If you carry a portable fuel container in the
bed of your Yamaha Wolverine, be sure to se-
cure it with the cap tightened before driving
the vehicle.
Always place a portable fuel container on the
ground before filling it. Before removing the
container cap, touch the container with the
fuel dispenser nozzle. Keep fuel dispenser
nozzle in contact with container inlet when fill-
ing. WARNING! Never refill a fuel container
in the bed of any vehicle. Fire may result
from a build-up of static electricity. The
discharge of this build-up while refueling
can cause a spark and ignite the gasoline.[EWB03270]
EBU31750Engine oilMake sure the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-14.)
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 95 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 36.7 L (9.69 US gal, 8.07 Imp.gal)1. EN228 fuel identification mark
E10
1
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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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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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