Yamaha Wolverine 350 YFM350FXT 2009 ATV Service Manual (P/N LIT-11626-18-13)
609 Pages • 31.09 MB • Printable PDFs (ZIP Download)
Yamaha Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Wolverine 350 (YFM350FXT)
Model Year: 2009
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Engine displacement: 350 cc (class reference)
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Fuel tank capacity: 13 L (2.9 Imp gal, 3.4 US gal)
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Fuel reserve capacity: 1.7 L (0.37 Imp gal, 0.45 US gal)
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Recommended tire pressure (Front/Rear): 25 kPa (3.6 psi)
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Minimum tire pressure (Front/Rear): 22 kPa (3.2 psi)
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Maximum vehicle load: 180 kg (397 lbs)
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Maximum storage box load: 2 kg (4.4 lbs)
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Steering alignment (toe-in): 0–5 mm (0–0.20 in)
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Throttle lever free play: 3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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Recommended fuel octane: 86 or higher ([R+M]/2)
Yamaha Manual Features & Content Preview
- 609 PDF pages in two files — a 440-page Yamaha workshop file containing a base Service Manual and supplements, plus a 169-page Wolverine YFM350FXT Owner’s Manual, P/N LIT-11626-18-13, first edition dated March 2004.
- Coverage is split by model code: only the owner’s manual is titled YFM350FXT. The workshop file contains the YFM35FXG base manual plus H, LC, M/MC, N, and P supplements; no T-code service supplement is included.
- Engine sections cover removal, full disassembly, cylinder-head and valve-train repair, piston and crankshaft inspection, cam-chain timing, clutch and transmission work, oil-pump service, and final assembly and adjustment.
- Drivetrain chapters document middle-gear setup, differential and constant-velocity-joint repair, rear-axle and final-drive disassembly, shim selection, gear-lash measurement and adjustment, and post-repair operational checks.
- Chassis material addresses brake-pad, caliper, and master-cylinder repair; hydraulic brake bleeding; wheel service; steering and tie-rod inspection; and front/rear suspension and swingarm work.
- Fuel and electrical coverage includes carburetor overhaul and fuel-level adjustment, switch and connector checks, and fault isolation for ignition, starting, charging, lighting, and signal systems.
- Operator sections explain controls, pre-operation inspections, shifting and reverse, loading, routine maintenance, and illustrated riding techniques for turns, hills, side slopes, shallow water, rough terrain, and skid recovery.
Operator and Maintenance Documentation
The Wolverine YFM350FXT owner’s manual begins with warning- and specification-label locations and machine identification. Control coverage includes the main switch, indicator and warning lights, handlebar switches, engine-stop circuit, throttle and speed limiter, brake and parking-brake controls, shift pedal, reverse knob, recoil starter, fuel cock, choke, seat removal, storage-box loading, and shock adjustment. The drivetrain description identifies the constant-mesh five-speed forward/one-speed reverse transmission, wet centrifugal automatic clutch, and shaft drive.
Pre-operation coverage checks brake condition, fuel and lubricant levels, throttle movement, fasteners, lights, switches, battery, and tires. The operating chapters address cold and warm starting, warm-up, reverse, shifting, acceleration and deceleration, break-in, parking on slopes, accessories, and load control. Illustrated riding sequences explain cornering, hill climbs and descents, side-hill travel, water crossings, rough terrain, sliding, and recovery when the machine stalls or loses traction.
Owner-level maintenance includes engine oil and filter service, final and differential gear oil, axle boots, spark plug, air filter and spark arrester, carburetor and idle adjustment, valve-clearance maintenance, brake inspection and adjustment, clutch and cable checks, wheels, battery, fuses, lighting, cleaning, storage, and a troubleshooting chart.
Workshop Repair Coverage
The 440-page workshop file is built around the YFM35FXG base Service Manual. Its core chapters cover specifications, periodic inspection and adjustment, engine overhaul, carburetion, shaft-drive service, chassis repair, electrical diagnosis, and troubleshooting. The H supplement adds regional identification, cable routing, carburetor, ignition/revolution-limiter, and wiring information. LC supplies California-specific specifications, maintenance, spark-arrester, and wiring material. M/MC revises recoil-starter, left-crankcase-cover, differential, CV-joint, rear-axle, and final-drive work; N adds valve-train and steering changes; P adds later cable routing, brake-light-switch, ignition, and signal-system diagnostics. Several supplements distinguish U.S., California, Canadian, and European builds through model-code tables and starting frame/engine-number references.
Repair depth extends well beyond tune-up data. The engine chapters take the machine from engine removal through crankcase separation, internal inspection, transmission and clutch assembly, cam-chain installation, valve-train setup, and remounting. The drivetrain sections include gear-shim selection and lash setup for the middle gear and rear final drive. Brake hydraulics, steering, shocks, suspension arms, swingarm, starter motor, and system-specific electrical testing receive dedicated procedures rather than summary checks.
Technical Reference Highlights
The 609-page PDF set breaks down as follows: YFM35FXG base Service Manual, 339 pages; H supplement, 20 pages; LC supplement, 17 pages; M/MC supplement, 22 pages; N supplement, 16 pages; P supplement, 25 pages; one separator sheet; and the 169-page YFM350FXT Owner’s Manual. Service literature numbers are LIT-11616-09-58 (G), LIT-11616-09-95 (H), LIT-11616-12-03 (LC), LIT-11616-13-05 (M/MC), LIT-11616-14-02 (N), and LIT-11616-15-07 (P). These service publications are first editions issued from June 1994 through May 2001.
Factory tool callouts include the crankcase separating tool YU-01135-A/90890-01135, gear-lash measurement tool YM-01231/90890-01231 with dial gauge YM-03097/90890-03097, and dynamic spark tester YM-34487 or ignition checker 90890-06754. Reference graphics include engine-lubrication diagrams, model-specific cable-routing drawings, differential and rear final-drive exploded views, circuit diagrams for the ignition, starting, charging, lighting, and signal systems, the G, H, LC, and P wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting flowcharts.
Two manual-specific repair traps are called out: spinning dry bearings with compressed air can damage their surfaces, while too little shaft-drive gear lash after reassembly can quickly destroy gear teeth. Fuel, rotating engine and driveline parts, battery current, brake hydraulics, and work performed with the ATV raised all require the factory safety precautions. Confirm that the included model-code material matches the machine before hands-on repair.
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