2014 YAMAHA VIKING warning

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EVU00330SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pull the cushion off.1. Driver seat cushion
2. Passenger seat cushion ( × 2)
To install a seat cushion, insert the projections
on the rear of the seat cushion under the seat
frame, and then insert the projection on the
front of the cushion into the grommet while
pushing the cushion downward. Make sure
the seats are properly secured before riding.
WARNING! A loose seat could cause the operator to lose control, or cause the oper-
ator or passengers to fall.
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1. Storage compartment
1. Storage compartment
To access the storage compartment under
the driver seat, remove the storage compart-
ment cover by turning it counterclockwise.
WARNING! Fuel vapors can be a fire or ex- plosion hazard. To avoid injury or death,
never store fuel or flammable liquids in
this storage compartment. NOTICE: Do
not exceed the specified maximum load
limit for this storage compartment.1. Storage compartment cover
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A drain plug is fitted at the bottom of this stor-
age compartment. If any water collects in the
storage compartment, push in the drain plug
(accessible from underneath the vehicle),
drain the water, and then install the drain plug
from inside the storage compartment.1. Drain plug
5B410005Cup holdersBe sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic
bottle before placing it in a cup holder.
Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup
holders depending on their size and shape.
WARNING
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Never ride with any open or glass con-
tainers in the cup holders; otherwise,
the contents may spill and the glass
containers may be thrown about and
break, and possibly injure people in
the vehicle during sudden braking or
an accident.
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Do not place any other items than
sealable plastic containers in the cup
holders; otherwise, they may be
thrown about and possibly injure peo-
ple in the vehicle during sudden brak-
ing or an accident.
Maximum load limit:Storage compartment under the driver
seat:
4.5 kg (10 lb)
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1. Cup holder ( × 4)
EVU00351Cargo bed
WARNING
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Never carry passengers in the cargo
bed.
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Do not exceed the specified maximum
load limits. Heavier cargo could cause
loss of control because of improper
weight balance.
1. Tailgate 2. Cargo hook (× 4)
3. Cargo bed
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Lifting and lowering the cargo bed1. Cargo bed release leverTo liftPull up the cargo bed release lever on the left
or right side of the vehicle, and then slowly lift
up the cargo bed until it stops. To lower
With hands and fingers clear of pinch points,
lower the cargo bed slowly to its original posi-
tion and be sure it is locked into place.
WARNING! Keep hands, body, and other people away from pinch points when low-
ering bed. Do not hold onto the cage/frame
while closing the bed.
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5UG1B001 The front and rear shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and
understand the following information be-
fore handling the shock absorber assem-
blies.●
Do not tamper with or attempt to open
the cylinder assemblies.
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Do not subject the shock absorber as-
semblies to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may cause the
unit to explode due to excessive gas
pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the cylin-
ders in any way. Cylinder damage will
result in poor damping performance.
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Do not dispose of a damaged or worn
out shock absorber assembly your-
self. Take the shock absorber assem-
bly to a Yamaha dealer for any
service.
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EVU01200
1-FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own-
er’s Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem
cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspect-
ed by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEMROUTINE PAGE
Brakes Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-32, 8-36
Parking brake Check for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-35
Fuel Check fuel level.
Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 5-4
Engine oil Check oil level.
Fill with oil to proper level if necessary. 5-6, 8-9
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
Fill with coolant if necessary. 5-6, 8-20
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EVU00400FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank.
WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and ex-
plosions and to reduce the risk of injury
when refueling, follow these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the engine and be sure that no one is sitting in the vehi-
cle.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in
the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or oth-
er sources of ignition such as the pilot
lights of water heaters and clothes dry-
ers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Because fuel
expands when it heats up, heat from the
engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill
out of the fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. 4. Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se-
curely.
WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju-
ry or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline
in your eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes.Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
use regular unleaded gasoline with a re-
search octane number of 91 or higher (95 or
higher for Europe). If knocking or pinging oc-
curs, use a different brand of gasoline or pre-
mium unleaded gasoline. Unleaded fuel will
give you longer spark plug life and reduced
maintenance cost.
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