2014 YAMAHA VIKING check oil

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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS ....... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-2
DESCRIPTION ................................. 3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ..................................... 4-1Main switch ...................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................. 4-6
Light switch .................................... 4-12
Horn switch .................................... 4-14
Accelerator pedal .......................... 4-15
Brake pedal ................................... 4-15
Parking brake lever ....................... 4-16
Drive select lever ........................... 4-16
Fuel tank cap ................................. 4-17
Doors ............................................. 4-17
Seats ............................................. 4-18
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Adjusting the driver seat position...4-19
Seat belts .......................................4-20
Glove compartment .......................4-21
Storage compartments ..................4-21
Cup holders....................................4-23
Cargo bed ......................................4-24
The front and rear shock absorber assemblies ...................................4-27
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ........................................4-28
Auxiliary DC jack ............................4-28
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............5-1 Front and rear brakes ......................5-3
Fuel ..................................................5-4
Engine oil .........................................5-6
Coolant.............................................5-6
Final gear oil ....................................5-7
Differential gear oil ...........................5-7
Accelerator pedal .............................5-7
Seat belts .........................................5-7
Passenger handhold ........................5-8
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Rough terrain................................. 7-24
Pavement ...................................... 7-24
Water ............................................. 7-24
Loose terrain/slippery terrain......... 7-25
Brush or wooded areas ................. 7-26
Encountering obstacles ................. 7-26
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .................................. 8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit ............ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ................ 8-4
General maintenance and lubrication chart ............................. 8-5
Hood ................................................ 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...... 8-9
Final gear oil .................................. 8-15
Differential gear oil......................... 8-17
Coolant .......................................... 8-20
Axle boots ...................................... 8-21
Spark plug inspection .................... 8-22
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 8-25 Cleaning the air filter case/duct
check hose ...................................8-29
V-belt case drain plug ....................8-30
Cleaning the spark arrester ...........8-30
Valve clearance .............................8-31
Brakes ............................................8-32
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............................................8-32
Checking the parking brake pads .............................................8-33
Checking the brake fluid level........8-33
Brake fluid replacement .................8-34
Checking the brake pedal ..............8-35
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ...................................8-35
Brake light switch adjustment ........8-36
Cable inspection and lubrication....8-37
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lubrication.....................................8-37
Checking the stabilizer bushes ......8-38
Rear knuckle upper and lower
pivot lubrication (left and right).....8-38
Steering shaft lubrication ...............8-39
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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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Differential gear oil
Check for leakage. 5-7, 8-15, 8-17
Accelerator pedal Check for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-7
Seat belts Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7
Passenger handhold Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-8, 7-9
Steering Check for proper operation. 5-8
Fittings and fasteners Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches Check operation, and correct if necessary.
5-8, 8-49, 8-52, 8-53
Wheels and tires Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-39, 8-41
Axle boots Check for damage. 8-21
ITEM
ROUTINE PAGE
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EVU00410Engine oilMake sure the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-9.)NOTICE●
In order to prevent clutch slippage
(since the engine oil also lubricates
the clutch), do not mix any chemical
additives with oil. Do not use oils with
a diesel specification of “CD” or oils
of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
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Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
EVU00420CoolantCheck the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold (the coolant level
will vary with engine temperature).
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between
the minimum and maximum level marks on
the coolant reservoir. If the coolant level is at
or below the minimum level mark, add addi-
tional coolant to bring the level up to maxi-
mum level mark. If coolant is not available,
add distilled water. Change the coolant every
two years. (See page 8-20 for details.)NOTICEHard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water.
Recommended engine oil type and
quantity: See page 10-1.
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
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EVU00430Final gear oilMake sure the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-15
for details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W-90 hypoid gear oil
may be used for all conditions.TIPGL-4 is a quality and additive rating; GL-5 or
GL-6 rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.EVU00440Differential gear oilMake sure the differential gear oil is at the
specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See
page 8-17 for details.)
EVU00450Accelerator pedalCheck to see that the accelerator pedal oper-
ates correctly. It must operate smoothly and
spring back to the idle position fully when re-
leased. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.EVU00460Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
The latch plate should click securely into the
buckle and release when the release button is
pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt or mud that
could affect operation. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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EVU01650General maintenance and lubrication chart
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes first INITIAL
EVERY
month136612 km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Cooling system* Check coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.
Air filter element
Clean.
Replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Engine oil Replace (warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridge Replace.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake* Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Rear brake* Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Parking brake*
Check operation and free play/brake pad wear.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Brake fluid*
Replace. Every 2 years
Accelerator pedal* Check operation and free play.V-belt* Check operation.
Check for wear, cracks, or damage.Wheels* Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearings*
Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension* Check operation and for leakage.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*
Check operation and for looseness/Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Stabilizer bushes*
Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if necessary.
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5B410012Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeCheck engine oil level before each operation.
In addition, change the oil and the oil filter car-
tridge at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Lift the cargo bed up. (See page 4-26 for cargo bed lifting and lowering proce-
dures.)
3. Check the engine oil level on a cold en-
gine. TIPIf the engine was started before checking the
oil level, be sure to warm up the engine suffi-
ciently, and then wait at least 10 minutes until
the oil settles for an accurate reading.4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and thenwipe it off with a clean rag.
1. Engine oil dipstick
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