User manual YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 4X4-2008

[. . . ] It contains important safety information. OWNER'S MANUAL YFM45FXX WARNING This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age. LIT-11626-21-47 3C2-F8199-12 EBU17091 EBU17170 INTRODUCTION EBU17300 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM45FXX. This ATV represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV. [. . . ] Be sure you are putting your weight on the footboard to the outside of the turn. Position your weight over the front wheels for better control. (See page 7-17. ) G If your ATV begins to tip while turning: Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let off the throttle and/or steer to the outside of the turn. (See page 7-17. ) G If your ATV starts to slide sideways: Steer in the direction of the slide if you have the room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not recommended until you have corrected the slide. (See page 7-30. ) G If your ATV can't make it up a hill you are trying to climb: Turn the ATV around if you still have forward speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side of the ATV and physically turn the ATV around. If the ATV starts to slip backwards, DO NOT USE THE REAR BRAKE IF THE ATV IS IN 2WD ­ the ATV may tip over on top of you. (See page 7-19. ) G G If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface: Be sure to ride with your weight positioned towards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer down the hill (if there are no obstacles in your way) to regain balance. If you discover that the ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill side. (See page 7-19. ) If your ATV encounters shallow water: Ride slowly and carefully through slow moving water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to let water drain from the ATV and CHECK YOUR BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION when you come out of the water. Do not continue to ride your ATV until you have regained adequate braking ability. (See page 7-27. ) 7 EWB00010 WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. 7-32 EBU21647 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EBU21660 8 Safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your ATV in the safest and best operating condition possible. The most important points of inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on the following pages. The intervals given in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart should be considered as a general guide under normal riding conditions. However, DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORTENED. EWB01820 HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified. Have a Yamaha dealer perform the service if you are not familiar with maintenance work. EBU21720 Owner's manual and tool kit Be sure to put this owner's manual in the plastic bag and always carry it on the bottom of the seat as shown. Put the owner's tool kit and low-pressure tire gauge under the seat. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Servicing an engine while it is running. [. . . ] 4-3 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Parking on a slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Part locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Pre-operation check list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]