2014 YAMAHA VIKING service

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BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service should
be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident.5B410019Checking the front and rear brake padsEach brake pad is provided with wear indica-
tor grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indica-
tor grooves have almost disappeared, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set. The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-39, 8-41 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precau-
tions:●
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, reducing
braking performance.
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Clean the filler cap before removing.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
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Use only the specified brake fluid;
otherwise, the rubber seals may dete-
riorate, causing leakage.
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Refill with the same type of brake flu-
id. Adding a brake fluid other than
DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemi-
cal reaction.
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Be careful that water does not enter
the brake fluid reservoir when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.
NOTICEBrake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause before further riding.EVU00860Brake fluid replacementComplete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.●
Replace the oil seals every two years.
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Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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EVU01010TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha vehicles receive an inspec-
tion before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation. Any problem in
the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can
cause poor starting and loss of power. The
troubleshooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks. If your vehicle
requires any repair, take it to a Yamaha deal-
er.
The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealer-
ship have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your vehicle. Use only
genuine Yamaha parts on your vehicle. Imita-
tion parts may look like Yamaha parts, but
they are often inferior. Consequently, they
have a shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
WARNING
When checking the fuel system, do not
smoke and make sure there are no open
flames or sparks in the area, including pi-
lot lights from water heaters or furnaces.
Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or
explode, causing severe injury or property
damage.
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Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp.qt)
Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.74 L (2.90 US qt, 2.41 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity: 36.7 L (9.70 US gal, 8.07 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:
1XD1 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model: NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal automatic
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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