Yamaha WOLVERINE R MAX 2021 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
B4M-F8199-11LIT-11626-34-34
YXE10WPLM
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
NOTICE: The removal or modification of evaporative
emission-related parts on this OHRV is illegal.
Violators may be subject to civil and/or criminal
penalties as provided under California and federal law.

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Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust,
carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXE10WPLM. It represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing
vehicles. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of crafts-
manship 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 vehicle. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any ques-
tions regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate this
vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures.
Read the Winch Owner’s Manual carefully and completely before operating the winch.
Make sure you understand all instructions.
Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating techniques,
will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to poten-
tial personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that fol-
low this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clear-
er.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
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This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. Use on public streets,
roads, or highways is not only illegal in most areas, it also increases the risk of an acci-
dent involving other vehicles. This vehicle does not meet federal motor vehicle safety
standards for on-road use.
Check the laws and regulations in force before choosing where to operate this vehicle.
It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public lands where vehicles its size are prohibited.
This vehicle complies with all state off-highway noise level and spark arrester laws and
regulations.
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YXE10WPLM
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, July 2020
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11626-34-34
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CONTENTS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ..................... 1-1
Identification numbers..........................1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 2-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 3-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 4-1
Left view ............................................... 4-1
Right view............................................. 4-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 4-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................5-1
Main switch .......................................... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .......5-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 5-7
Speed Management System .............. 5-14
Light switch ........................................ 5-16
Winch switch ..................................... 5-16
On–Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF. LOCK” ................. 5-17
D-mode knob
“SPORT/TRAIL/CRAWL”.................. 5-18
Suspension mode switch ................... 5-19
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-19
Brake pedal ........................................ 5-20
Parking brake lever ............................ 5-20
Drive select lever................................ 5-21
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)................................................. 5-21
Fuel tank cap...................................... 5-22
Doors.................................................. 5-22
Passenger seat cushion ..................... 5-23
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 5-24
Adjusting the steering wheel
position............................................. 5-25
Rearview mirror .................................. 5-25
Seat belts ........................................... 5-26
Glove compartment ........................... 5-26
Storage compartments ...................... 5-27
Cup holders........................................ 5-28
Cargo bed .......................................... 5-29
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Front and rear shock absorber
assemblies........................................ 5-31
Winch .................................................5-34
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 5-35
Auxiliary DC jacks...............................5-35
Auxiliary DC connectors.....................5-37
SSV Works®audio system.................5-37
Yamaha Adventure Pro powered by
Magellan®.........................................5-37
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................... 6-1
Front and rear brakes........................... 6-3
Fuel.......................................................6-3
Engine oil..............................................6-5
Transmission ........................................6-6
Coolant.................................................6-6
Final gear..............................................6-6
Differential gear ....................................6-6
Accelerator pedal .................................6-6
Seat belts .............................................6-6
Passenger handhold ............................6-7
Steering ................................................ 6-7
Fittings and fasteners ...........................6-7
Instruments, lights and switches ..........6-7
Control cables ......................................6-7
Tires ......................................................6-7
OPERATION ............................................7-1
Engine break-in.....................................7-1
Starting the engine ...............................7-2
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ....................................7-3
On-Command drive knob .....................7-6
Parking..................................................7-8
Loading.................................................7-8
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE...............8-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ........................8-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ...........................................8-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................9-1
Owner’s Manuals and Tool kit ..............9-1
Maintenance charts ..............................9-4
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Hood................................................... 9-10
Engine oil and oil filter ........................9-11
Why Yamalube ...................................9-20
Transmission oil ................................. 9-21
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT)................................................. 9-24
Final gear oil ....................................... 9-25
Differential gear oil ............................. 9-27
Coolant............................................... 9-29
Axle boots .......................................... 9-31
Checking the spark plugs .................. 9-32
Air filter maintenance.......................... 9-33
Air filter check hoses .......................... 9-37
V-belt case drain plug ........................9-38
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 9-38
Valve clearance .................................. 9-40
Brakes ................................................ 9-40
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.................................................. 9-40
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 9-41
Checking the brake fluid level ............9-41
Brake fluid replacement ..................... 9-42
Checking the brake pedal .................. 9-43
Checking the accelerator pedal..........9-43
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................9-44
Brake light switch adjustment ............9-44
Cable inspection and lubrication ........9-45
Pedal lubrication.................................9-46
Checking the stabilizer bushes...........9-46
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) ..................9-46
Steering shaft lubrication....................9-47
Wheel removal ....................................9-47
Tire replacement.................................9-48
Wheel installation................................9-49
Battery ................................................9-49
Jump-starting .....................................9-52
Fuse replacement ...............................9-54
Headlights...........................................9-56
Headlight beam adjustment ...............9-56
Auxiliary lights.....................................9-57
Brake/tail light.....................................9-58
Interior lights .......................................9-58
Troubleshooting..................................9-58
Troubleshooting charts.......................9-60
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CLEANING AND STORAGE ..................10-1
Cleaning .............................................10-1
Storage...............................................10-2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................. 11-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................12-1
Vehicle Emission Control Information
label ..................................................12-1
Emission Regulation (California).........12-1
Vehicle data recording ....................... 12-1
NOISE REGULATION .........................12-3
MAINTENANCE RECORD .................. 12-4
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. 2020 AND LATER MODEL
SIDE-BY-SIDE LIMITED
WARRANTY...................................... 12-5
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ..............................................12-7
INDEX....................................................13-1
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
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Identification numbers
Record the vehicle identification number,
model label information and key identification
number in the spaces provided below.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped
into the frame.
The vehicle identification number is used to
identify your vehicle.
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Model label
The model label is affixed at the location
shown.
1. Vehicle identification number
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