2014 YAMAHA VIKING Owners Manual

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EVU00300Fuel tank cap1. Fuel tank capTo openRemove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
To closeInstall the fuel tank cap by turning it clockwise.
DoorsTo open a door, pull the latch outward. To
close a door, push or pull the door inward until
it is securely latched. Be sure the door is SE-
CURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.1. Latch2. Door
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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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Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat can be adjusted to one of
three positions to suit the driver’s preference.
Adjust the driver seat position as follows.1. Remove the driver seat cushion. (see the previous section “Seats”.) 2. Remove the bolts.
1. Bolt (
× 4)
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3. Move the seat frame to the desired posi- tion and align the bolt holes in the seat
frame with the bolt holes in the vehicle
frame.
4. Install the bolts, and then tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
5. Install the cushion.
EVU00340Seat beltsThis vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for the operator and passengers. Always
wear the seat belts properly while riding in the
vehicle. See page 7-6 for more information.1. Seat belt ( × 3)
Tightening torque:
Driver seat bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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EVU01191Glove compartmentNOTICETo protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items,
directly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material.a. Unlock.b. Open.
Storage compartmentsThe storage compartments are located under
the multi-function meter, under the right pas-
senger seat, and under the driver seat. To ac-
cess an under-seat compartment, remove the
seat (see page 4-18 for more information).
When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.NOTICETo protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items
directly in the storage compartment. If
these items must be stored, wrap them in
appropriate cushioning material.
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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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