2018 YAMAHA WOLVERINE steering

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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YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
2500 SHINGAI,IWATA,JAPAN
2017
YXE700E
35.0 kW
595 kg2MB-F155A-30
YAMAHA1XD-K7761-00WARNINGAny part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
crushed by the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the vehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on the floor or footrests,and keep your
hands on the
steering wheel or
handhold.
Never hold cage.
Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg.
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YAMAHA1XD-K8483-00
WARNING
Do not rest hands or arms on door or shoulder bolster.
To a void Inju ry, keep hands and arms completely
Inside the v ehicle by holding the steering wheel or handhold.YAMAHA 1XD-K8483-10
AVERTISSEMENT
Ne pas appu yer les mains ni les b ras sur la portiè
re ou sur le cou ssin de l’épau le. Afin de prévenir les
b lessu res, garder mains et b ras dans l’habitacle et
agripper le v olant ou la poignée de maintien.
YAMAHA 1XD-K7761-10AVERTISSEMENTToute partie d u corps
( b ras, jamb es, tête) se
trouv ant hors de
l’hab itacle risqu e d’être é
crasée par l’arcea u de
protection.
Si u ne rou lade ou u n
capotage semb le
imminent, caler les pieds
s u r le plancher ou sur
les repose-pieds et
agripper le v olant ou la
poignée de maintien. Ne
jamais agripper l’arcea u
de protection.
N e jamais tenter d’empê
cher u n capotage à l’aide
d u b ras ou de la jamb e.
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YAMAHA2MB-F4897-10
AVERTISSEMENT
Charge maximale dans la caisse : 136 kg (300 lbs)
Charge maximale d u véhicule : 327 kg (721 l bs)
Une charge ou une remorque peut n uire à la maniabilité et
à l’équilibre du v éhicule.
Lors du transport d’une charge ou lors du remorquage :
Lire le Man uel du propriétaire a vant de charger le véhicule,
de tirer ou de remorquer une charge.– Ne pas dépasser la limite de charge nominale pour la caisse
de chargement, le timon et le véhicule.– Réduire la vitesse et pré voir une distance de freinage accr ue.– Négocier les virages progressiv ement et lentement.
– Éviter les pentes et les terrains accidentés.– Arrimer solidement toute charge – un article mal arrimé
pourrait n uire soudainement à la maniabilité ou être projeté
v ers l’a vant et heurter un occupant.– Répartir le poids de la charge de façon éq uilibrée et le plus
bas possib le dans la caisse; une charge mal équilibrée augmente
le risque de capotage.– Ne tirer ni ne remorq uer aucun objet d’un point autre que la
fixation du timon ou le treuil (le cas échéant).Le mauv ais usage de la caisse de chargement o u de l’arceau de
protection peu t provoqu er de gra ves b lessu res ou la mort par su ite
d’u ne perte de contrôle, d’u n capotage ou d’un accident qu elconque.
Aucun passager
dans la caisse de
chargement
YAMAHA 1XD-K7762-00WARNINGAny part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
cr ushed b y the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the v ehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on the floor or footrests,and keep your
hands on the
steering wheel or
handhold.
Ne ver hold cage.
Do not try to stop a v ehicle tipo ver using your arm or leg.
YA M A H A 1XD-K7762-10AVERTISSEMENTToute partie du corps
( b ras, jamb es, tête) se
trouv ant hors de
l’hab itacle risqu e d’être é
crasée par l’arcea u de
protection.
Si u ne rou lade ou u n
capotage semb le
imminent, caler les pieds
s u r le plancher ou sur
les repose-pieds et
agripper le v olant ou la
poignée de maintien. Ne
jamais agripper l’arcea u
de protection.
N e jamais tenter d’empê
cher u n capotage à l’aide
d u b ras ou de la jamb e.
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Head to Toe
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
UNDER
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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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YAMAHA1XD-K7761-00WARNINGAny part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
cr ushed b y the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the v ehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on the floor or footrests,and keep your
hands on the
steering wheel or
handhold.
Ne ver hold cage.
Do not try to stop a v ehicle tipo ver using your arm or leg.
YAMAHA 1XD-K8483-00
WARNING
Do not rest hands or arms on door or shoulder bolster.
To a void Inju ry, keep hands and arms completely
Inside the v ehicle by holding the steering wheel or handhold.
WARNING
Fuel v apors can be a fire or explosion hazard.
To a void injury or death, ne ver store fuel or
flammab le liquids in this storage compartment.Storage should not exceed 13.5 lbs (6.4 kg)
2MB-F151F-00
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YAMAHA2MB-F1696-10
WARNING
Improper tire pressure or overloading this v ehicle may
cause se vere injury or death from loss of control or
rollo ver.Ne ver set or allo w tire pressure to be belo w the minimum.
Tire may dislodge from rim. VEHICLE LOAD of 0 kg (0 lb) ~ 327 kg (721 lbs)
Recommended: FRONT:
REAR:
Minim um: FRONT:
REAR:75 kPa
75 kPa
70 kPa
70 kPa (11 psi)
(11 psi)
(10 psi)
(10 psi)
*V ehicle load is w eight of operator, passengers,
accessories, cargo, and (if applica ble) trailer tongue
w eight. Do not exceed maxim um vehicle load.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 975 kg (2150 lbs)
maxim um including v ehicle, weight of operator,
passengers, accessories, cargo, and (if applicab le)
trailer tongue w eight.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: With tires cold, set as follows.
YA M A H A1XD-K7762-00WARNINGAny part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
cr ushed b y the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the v ehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on the floor or footrests,and keep your
hands on the
steering wheel or
handhold.
Ne ver hold cage.
Do not try to stop a v ehicle tipo ver using your arm or leg.
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