2014 YAMAHA VIKING maintenance

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXM700PSE. It represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing
vehicles. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of crafts-
manship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this
vehicle. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions
regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating tech-
niques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle.1XP7B_EE.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 4, 2014 3:40 PM

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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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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EVU006501-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTPeriodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrica-
tion will keep your vehicle in the safest and
most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/
operator. The most important points of vehicle
inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
WARNING
Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or
performing maintenance activities incor-
rectly may increase your risk of injury or
death during service or while using the ve-
hicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer perform
service.
WARNING
Turn off the engine when performing main-
tenance unless otherwise specified.●
A running engine has moving parts
that can catch on body parts or cloth-
ing and electrical parts that can cause
shocks or fires.
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Running the engine while servicing
can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or
carbon monoxide poisoning – possi-
bly leading to death. See page 2-7 for
more information about carbon mon-
oxide.WARNING
Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings
can become very hot during use. To avoid
possible burns, let brake components cool
before touching them.
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EVU00660Owner’s manual and tool kitYou are recommended to put this owner’s
manual in the vinyl bag and always carry it in
the glove compartment as shown. Put the
owner’s tool kit and tire pressure gauges un-
der the right passenger seat.1. Owner’s manual 1. Owner’s tool kit 2. Tire pressure gauge (
× 2)
The service information included in this man-
ual is intended to provide you, the owner, with
the necessary information for completing your
own preventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs.
The tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are
sufficient for this purpose, except that a torque
wrench is also necessary to properly tighten
nuts and bolts.
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EVU01640Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system●
For vehicles not equipped with an odometer or hour meter, follow the month maintenance in-
tervals.
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For vehicles equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours mainte-
nance intervals. However, keep in mind that if the vehicle isn’t used for a long period of time,
the month maintenance intervals should still be followed.
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Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require spe-
cial tools, data and technical skills.
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
Fuel line* Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Valves*
Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.Spark plug Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Crankcase breather
system* Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*
Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Spark arrester
Clean.Air induction system* Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage.
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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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