2001-2005 Yamaha WOLVERINE 350 4x4 Service Manual and ATV Owners Manual - Workshop Repair

4KB-28199-1E LIT-11626-17-03 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! It contains important safety information. This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age. WARNING YFM350FXS OWNER’S MANUAL

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EBU00941 1- INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM350FX. It represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing machines. 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 ATV. This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special techniques and skills necessary to ride your ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a Yamaha dealer. AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE: ● READ THIS MANUAL TOGETHER WITH TIPS FOR THE ATV RIDER CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ATV. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. ● PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE ATV. ● NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION. FREE TRAINING IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO BUYS A NEW ATV. CALL 1-800-887-2887 FOR MORE INFORMATION. ● THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 90cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANYONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE.

EBU00801 1- IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the machine operator, a bystander or a person in- specting or repairing the machine. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the machine. NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

EBU00011 IMPORTANT NOTICE This machine is designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to operate this machine on any public street, road or highway. This machine complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations in effect at the time of manufacture. Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this machine. EBU00981 AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE YFM350FXS OWNER’S MANUAL © 2003 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. 1st edition, February 2003 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan. P/N LIT-11626-17-03

EBU00014 WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death. CONTENTS LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS....... 1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION.................. 2-1 DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ............................. 3-1 Identification number records .......... 3-2 Key identification number ................ 3-2 Vehicle identification number .......... 3-3 Model label ...................................... 3-3 1 2 3 CONTROL FUNCTIONS...................4-1 Main switch ......................................4-1 Indicator and warning lights .............4-2 Oil temperature warning light checking method............................4-3 Handlebar switches .........................4-4 Throttle lever ....................................4-5 Speed limiter ....................................4-6 Front brake lever ..............................4-7 Rear brake pedal and lever .............4-7 Parking brake ...................................4-8 Shift pedal ......................................4-10 Reverse knob.................................4-10 Recoil starter ..................................4-11 Fuel tank cap .................................4-12 Fuel cock........................................4-12 Starter (choke) ...............................4-13 Seat ................................................4-14 Storage box....................................4-15 Front shock absorber adjustment ...................................4-16 Rear shock absorber adjustment ...................................4-18 4

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........... 5-1 Front and rear brakes ..................... 5-3 Fuel ................................................. 5-4 Engine oil ........................................ 5-6 Final gear oil.................................... 5-7 Differential gear oil .......................... 5-7 Throttle lever ................................... 5-7 Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-7 Lights ............................................... 5-8 Switches .......................................... 5-8 Battery ............................................. 5-8 Tires ................................................ 5-8 How to measure tire pressure....... 5-10 Tire wear limit ................................ 5-11 OPERATION..................................... 6-1 Starting a cold engine ..................... 6-1 Starting a warm engine ................... 6-3 Warming up..................................... 6-3 Reverse knob operation and reverse driving............................... 6-4 Shifting ............................................ 6-5 To start out and accelerate ............. 6-6 To decelerate................................... 6-7 Engine break-in ............................... 6-7 Parking............................................. 6-8 Parking on a slope........................... 6-9 Accessories and loading ............... 6-10 RIDING YOUR ATV .......................... 7-1 Getting to know your ATV ............... 7-3 Ride with care and good judgement ...................................... 7-4 Be careful where you ride.............. 7-16 Turning your ATV .......................... 7-23 Climbing uphill ............................... 7-25 Riding downhill .............................. 7-30 Crossing a slope............................ 7-32 Crossing through shallow water .... 7-34 Riding over rough terrain ............... 7-36 Sliding and skidding....................... 7-38 What to do if................................... 7-40 What to do ..................................... 7-40 5 6 7

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT .................................. 8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit ............ 8-1 Periodic maintenance/ lubrication ...................................... 8-3 Engine oil ......................................... 8-5 Final gear oil .................................... 8-9 Differential gear oil replacement ... 8-11 Axle boots ...................................... 8-15 Spark plug inspection .................... 8-15 Air filter cleaning ............................ 8-16 Spark arrester cleaning ................. 8-19 Carburetor adjustment ................... 8-20 Idle speed adjustment ................... 8-21 Valve clearance adjustment .......... 8-21 Reverse lock release cable adjustment ................................... 8-22 Throttle lever adjustment ............... 8-22 Checking the front and rear brake pads ........................... 8-23 Brake fluid level check................... 8-24 Brake fluid replacement ................. 8-25 Front brake lever free play ............ 8-25 Rear brake and parking brake adjustment ...................................8-26 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...........................................8-29 Clutch adjustment ..........................8-29 Cable inspection and lubrication....8-30 Brake and shift pedal/ brake lever lubrication..................8-30 Wheel removal ...............................8-31 Wheel installation...........................8-31 Battery ............................................8-32 Replenishing the battery fluid ........8-34 Fuse replacement ..........................8-35 Replacing a headlight bulb ............8-37 Headlight beam adjustment ...........8-38 Tail/brake light bulb replacement...8-38 Troubleshooting .............................8-40 Troubleshooting chart ....................8-41 CLEANING AND STORAGE ............9-1 A. Cleaning ......................................9-1 B. Storage ........................................9-3 8 9

SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 10-1 NOISE REGULATION .................... 11-1 MAINTENANCE RECORD ............ 12-1 ATV LIMITED WARRANTY............ 13-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ........................................... 14-1 10 11 12 13 14

1-1 EBU00464 LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS Read and understand all of the labels on your machine. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your ATV. Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer.

2001-2005 Yamaha WOLVERINE 350 4x4 Service Manual and ATV Owners Manual - Workshop Repair

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