2016 YAMAHA VIKING coolant

EBU31120
CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 3-1Left view ............................................... 3-1
Right view ............................................. 3-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................ 4-1 Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 4-6
Light switch ........................................ 4-10
On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 4-11
Horn switch ....................................... 4-12
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-12
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-12 Parking brake lever ............................ 4-13
Drive select lever ................................ 4-14
Fuel tank cap...................................... 4-14
Doors .................................................. 4-15
Seats .................................................. 4-15
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 4-16
Seat belts ........................................... 4-17
Glove compartment ........................... 4-17
Storage compartments ...................... 4-18
Cup holders ........................................ 4-20
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-21
The front and rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-23
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-23
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-24
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................... 5-1 Front and rear brakes ........................... 5-3
Fuel....................................................... 5-3
Engine oil.............................................. 5-5
Coolant ................................................. 5-6
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Differential gear oil................................ 5-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-7
Seat belts ............................................. 5-7
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving .................................... 6-3
On-Command drive knob..................... 6-5
Parking ................................................. 6-7
Loading................................................. 6-7
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE .............. 7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE........................ 7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ........................................... 7-12 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 ....................................................8-6
Hood ...................................................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .........8-11
Final gear oil .......................................8-16
Differential gear oil ..............................8-18
Coolant ...............................................8-20
Axle boots ...........................................8-21
Spark plug inspection .........................8-22
Cleaning the air filter element .............8-24
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...................................8-32
Brakes.................................................8-32
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..................................................8-32
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EBU31190Right view
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1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Passenger seat belt
3. Passenger seat
4. Air filter
5. Battery
6. Fuses
7. Headlight
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Storage compartment
10.Fuel tank cap
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EBU31260Indicator lights and warning lights
EBU31270Low-range indicator light “L”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “L” position.EBU31280High-range indicator light “H”
This indicator light co mes on when the drive
select lever is in the “H” position.
1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF.
LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”
3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “ ”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator “ ”/“ ”
8. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
9. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
10.Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”356421
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1. Helmet indicator light “ ”
2. Seat belt indicator light “ ”
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EBU31330Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
If the coolant temperature reaches a specific
level, this light comes on to warn that the
coolant temperature is too hot. If the light
comes on during operation, stop the engine
as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the en-
gine to cool down for about 10 minutes. (See
page 8-56.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.NOTICEECB02040 The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification. 
After restarting, make sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use
while this warning light is on may cause
damage to the engine.
EBU31340Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a
problem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system. (See page 4-10 for an explanation
of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
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Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-6, 8-20
Final gear oil/Differen-
tial gear oil • Check for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 8-16, 8-18
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. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-8, 8-49, 8-51, 8-52
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-39, 8-41
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-21
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EBU31760CoolantCheck 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 be-
tween the minimum and maximum level
marks on the coolant reservoir. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum level mark,
add additional coolant to bring the level up to
maximum level mark. If coolant is not avail-
able, add distilled water. Change the coolant
every two years. (See page 8-20.)NOTICEECB02120Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water.
EBU31770Final gear oilMake sure the final gear oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-16
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. EBU31780Differential gear oilMake sure the differential gear oil is at the
specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See
page 8-18 for details.)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
Recommended oil:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil: SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above three-quar-
ter throttle.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.EBU33080Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “ ” (on).NOTICEECB02290The coolant temperature warning light and
engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
The EPS warning light should come on,
then go off when the engine is started.
If a warning light does not go off, see page
4-2 for the corresponding warning light
circuit check. 2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral position. 
When the drive select lever is in the
neutral position, the neutral indicator
light should come on. If the neutral indi-
cator light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric
circuit.
 The engine can be started in any gear if
the brake pedal is applied. However, it
is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
start the engine by turning the key to “ ”
(start).
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least
5 seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
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