2014 YAMAHA VIKING torque

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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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A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.Passenger handholdCheck that the handhold bar and its supports
are in good condition. Confirm that the locking
pins are securely fastened, and then push
and pull on the handhold to make sure that it
is not loose.EVU01230SteeringPark on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.
EVU00470Fittings and fastenersAlways check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle
to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service
Manual for correct tightening torque.Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switches
are working properly. Correct if necessary.Control cablesWhen riding in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
you begin riding. WARNING! Control cables
can freeze in cold weather and you could
be unable to control the vehicle.EVU00500TiresCheck tire pressure regularly to make sure it
is at the recommended specifications. Also
check for wear and damage.
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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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If you do not have a torque wrench available
during a service operation requiring one, take
your vehicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the
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6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. Make sure that the O-ring is
removed together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer. 1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Oil filter wrench7. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil tothe O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.1. O-ring8. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque with a torque wrench.
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Tightening torque:Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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1. Torque wrench9. Install the engine oil drain bolt and itsnew gasket, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque.
10. Remove the right rear panel by removing the quick fastener screws and bolts.
1. Right rear panel 2. Quick fastener screw (× 4)
3. Bolt ( × 2)11. Refill with the specified amount of recom-
mended engine oil, and then insert the
dipstick completely into the oil filler hole.
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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Recommended engine oil:See page 10-1.
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)
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5B410013Final gear oilChecking the final gear oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil level in the
final gear case. The oil level should be at
the brim of the filler hole.1. Final gear oil 2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil filler bolt 4. Correct oil level
3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material
enters the final gear case.
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re-
place it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
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Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt: 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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Changing the final gear oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the fi- nal gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to
drain the oil.1. Final gear oil drain bolt 2. Gasket4. Install the drain bolt and its new gasket,and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque. 5. Refill with the recommended final gear oil
up to the brim of the filler hole. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the
final gear case.
6. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for dam- age, and replace it if necessary.
7. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
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Tightening torque:Final gear oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity: 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp.qt)
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