2015 YAMAHA VIKING Owners Manual

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While using your Yamaha Viking●
Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure the passengers are seated, belted, and holding onto the passenger handhold.
Close doors before driving. Any part of your body (arms, legs, and head) outside the vehicle
can be struck by objects your vehicle is passing or crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a roll-
over accident.
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Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards that could enter the vehicle.
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Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving, even on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The Viking has higher gr ound clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in situations where some other vehicles may not.
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Avoid rollovers:
Use care when turning: Turning the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in a rollover.
Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or back-wheel sliding, and never do donuts.
Slow down before entering a turn and avoid hard braking in a turn.
When making tight turns from a stop or at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard accelera-
tion.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable, drive slowly and turn downhill immediately if you feel the vehicle may tip.
Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go slowly if you must drive on pavement. This ve-
hicle is designed for off-road use only.
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If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or roll, keep your body completely inside the protec-
tive structure of the vehicle:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on thesteering wheel or passenger handhold.
Do not put your hands or feet outside of the vehicle for any reason. Your arm or leg could be crushed.
Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg.
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Do not operate this vehicle on any public street , road, or highway, even if dirt or gravel.
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Do not operate the vehicle in fast-flowing water or water deeper than 37 cm (15 in). If you must
cross shallow, slow-moving water, choose your path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs, large
rocks, or slippery surfaces. Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-flowing water can lead
to loss of control or overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuries, use care when
crossing through water.
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When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer:
Reduce speed, operate in low gear only, and allow more room to stop.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use extreme caution when towing or carrying a load on in-
clines.
Load trailer properly and use extra care when towing or pulling.
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Do not tow or pull objects from any part of the vehicle other than the trailer hitch bracket or
winch (if installed).
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Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you do not
see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you
can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide
can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDI-
CAL TREATMENT.●
Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open win-
dows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels.
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Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as barns, garages, or
carports.
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Do not run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through open-
ings such as windows and doors.
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Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your Viking is an important decision. Genuine Yamaha Accessories,
which are available only from a Yamaha dealer, have been designed, tested, and approved by
Yamaha for use on your Viking.
Many companies with no connection to Yamaha manufacture parts and accessories or offer other
modifications for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these af-
termarket companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neither endorse nor recommend the use
of accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not specifically recommended by Yamaha,
even if sold and installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifications
While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha Acces-
sories, recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because of
potential safety hazards to you or others. Instal ling aftermarket products or having other modifica-
tions performed to your Viking that change any of the vehicle’s design or operation characteristics
can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible for injuries
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Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your Viking were designed to match the performance capabili-
ties and to provide the best combination of handling, braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes,
and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 8-40 for tire specifications and more in-
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EVU00080
1-DESCRIPTION
1. Front shock absorber assembly
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Driver seat
5. Shoulder bolster
6. Driver seat belt
7. Cargo bed
8. Tail/brake light
9. Spark arrester
10. Rear shock absorber assembly
11. Spark plug
12. Cargo bed release lever
13. Storage compartment (for YXM700PSF)
14. Door 15. Engine oil dipstick
16. Passenger seat belt
17. Passenger seat
18. Sun top (for sun top models)
19. Air filter
20. Battery
21. Fuses
22. Headlight
23. Coolant reservoir
24. Storage compartment
25. Fuel tank cap
26. Oil filter cartridge13
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27. Light switch
28. On-Command drive knob
29. Steering wheel
30. Main switch
31. Parking brake lever
32. Helmet indicator light
33. Seat belt indicator light
34. Drive select lever
35. Horn switch
36. Accelerator pedal
37. Brake pedal 38. Multi-function meter unit
39. Passenger handhold
40. Glove compartment
41. Auxiliary DC jack
42. Storage compartment
The vehicle you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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