2015 YAMAHA VIKING Owners Manual

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To remove the battery1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-7 for hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove the air intake duct panel by re-
moving the quick fastener screws.1. Quick fastener screw ( × 2)
2. Air intake duct panel4. Unhook the battery bands. 5. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,
then the positive battery lead by remov-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When removing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the negative lead must be dis-
connected before the positive lead.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery band ( × 2)
3. Negative battery lead (black)6. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
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To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as
soon as possible if it seems to have dis-
charged. Keep in mind that the battery tends
to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is
equipped with optional electrical accessories.NOTICETo charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead
Acid) battery, a special (constant-voltage)
battery charger is required. Using a con-
ventional battery charger will damage the
battery.To store the battery●
If the vehicle will not be used for more than
one month, remove the battery, fully charge
it, and then place it in a cool, dry place.
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If the battery will be stored for more than
two months, check it at least once a month
and fully charge it if necessary.
NOTICEAlways keep the battery charged. Storing
a discharged battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
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To install the batteryTIPBe sure the battery is fully charged.1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Connect the positive battery lead first,then the negative battery lead by install-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When installing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the positive lead must be con-
nected before the negative lead.1. Positive battery lead (red) 2. Battery band ( × 2)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
3. Hook the battery bands.
4. Install the air intake duct panel by install-
ing the quick fastener screws.
5. Install the hood.
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5B410022Jump-startingJump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged
instead.
WARNING
To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:●
Do not connect the negative lead of
the jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery.
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Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
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Do not reverse the polarity of the
jumper cables when connecting to the
batteries.
However, if the vehicle must be jump-started,
proceed as follows. 1. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-7 for
hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect the positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the
vehicle and the other end of the positive
lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery.
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1. Jumper cable positive lead4. Connect the negative lead of the jumpercable to the negative terminal of the
charged battery and the other end of the
negative lead to an unpainted metal sur-
face of the frame of the vehicle to be
started.
1. Jumper cable negative lead5. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the engine” on page 6-2.)
6. After the engine starts, disconnect the negative lead of the jumper cable from
the frame and charged battery, and then
disconnect the positive lead of the jumper
cable from the charged battery and the
battery in the vehicle.
7. Install the hood.
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5B410023Fuse replacementThe main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
the EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located
under the hood.1. Fuse box 2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse 1. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
2. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
3. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
4. Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
5. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
6. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
7. Spare fuse (
× 3)
8. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off the
electrical circuit in question.
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NOTICETo prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse.2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-7 forhood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire. 4. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and turn on the
electrical circuit in question to check if the
device operates. If the fuse blows again
immediately, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
5. Install the hood. Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor
fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 25.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
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EVU01670Replacing a he adlight bulbIf a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it off.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover by pull- ing it off.1. Headlight bulb cover
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