2016 YAMAHA VIKING boot

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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Before you operate your Yamaha Viking
Prepare yourself and your passengers:
• This vehicle is intended for use only by an op erator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle li-
cense. Check country laws fo r minimum age requirements.
• This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and two passengers. Never carry passengers in
the cargo bed.
• The driver and passengers should wear seat belts properly.
• The driver and passengers must be able to pu t both feet flat on the floorboard while seated
upright with their backs against the backrests. The passengers must be able to reach and
hold the passenger handhold within the cage/frame.
• The driver and passengers should wear an ap proved motorcycle helmet that fits properly.
The driver and passengers should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield), gloves,
over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
DRIVER
UNDER
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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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EBU33352LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHI-
CLEPersonal protective equipment
The driver and passengers should wear the
following to reduce risk of injury in an acci-
dent:
Approved motorcycle helmet that fits prop-
erly
 Eye protection (goggles, helmet face shield,
or protective eyewear)
 Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket, and long pants
An approved helmet and other personal pro-
tective equipment can help in a variety of
ways, including:
 Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of
you is outside the vehicle cage/frame pro-
tective structure during a rollover.
 Help protect you if outside objects intrude
inside the vehicle during operation.
 Help protect you in the event of vehicle im-
pact with an obstacle.
Wear eye protection when operating or riding
the vehicle to reduce the risk of a serious ac-
cident or injury. Eye protection, such as a face
shield or goggles, may reduce the risk of for-
eign material getting in your eyes and help
prevent loss of vision.1. Approved motorcycle helmet
2. Eye protection
3. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
4. Gloves
5. Long pants
6. Over-the-ankle boots
1 2
3
4
5
6
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EBU32330TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent serv ice if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty,
sandy or muddy areas, or at full throttle.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.17 *Rear upper and
lower knuckle
pivots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
18 *Drive shaft uni-
versal joint • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
19 *Engine mount • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check bolt tightness. √√√
20 *Front and rear
axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√
21 *Fittings and fas-
teners • Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
√√√√√
NO. ITEM
ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
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3. If the coolant is at or below the minimumlevel mark, remove the coolant reservoir
cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, install the reservoir cap. Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the antifreeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible.
The radiator fan is automatically switched on
or off according to the coolant temperature in
the radiator.
NOTICEECB02260Mix antifreeze with distilled water only.
However, if distilled water is not available,
soft water may be used for refilling. If your vehicle overheats, see page 8-56 for
instructions.EBU32400Axle bootsCheck the axle boots for holes or tears.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level markCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
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If any damage is found, have them replaced
by a Yamaha dealer.
EBU32410Spark plug inspectionRemoval1. Lift the cargo bed up. (See page 4-22 for cargo bed lifting and lowering proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.
3. Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit to remove the spark plug as shown.
1. Front axle boot
1. Rear axle boot
1
1
1
1
1. Spark plug cap
1
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 4-12
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 5-7
Air filter case/duct check hose, cleaning ..................... 8-29
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-24
Auxiliary DC jack .......................................................... 4-24
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-21BBasic guide for safe use ................................................. 7-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-41
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-33
Brake fluid, replacing ...................................................8-35
Brake light switch, adjusting ........................................ 8-37
Brake pedal .................................................................. 4-12
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal, lubrication ........... 8-37
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 8-35
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-32
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 5-3CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 8-37
Cargo bed .................................................................... 4-21
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Control cables, Pre-operation check ............................. 5-8
Coolant, Periodic maintenance .................................... 8-20
Coolant, Pre-operation check ........................................ 5-6
Coolant temperature warning light ................................. 4-4
Cup holders .................................................................. 4-20DDifferential gear oil, Periodic maintenance .................. 8-18Differential gear oil, Pre-operation check ...................... 5-6
Doors ........................................................................... 4-15
Driver seat position ...................................................... 4-16
Drive select lever .......................................................... 4-14
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving ............ 6-3
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-1
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge, Periodic
maintenance .............................................................. 8-11
Engine oil, Pre-operation check ..................................... 5-5
Engine trouble warning light .......................................... 4-4
EPS warning light ........................................................... 4-5FFinal gear oil, Periodic maintenance ............................ 8-16
Final gear oil, Pre-operation check ................................ 5-6
Fittings and fasteners, Pre-operation check .................. 5-8
Front and rear brake pads, checking ........................... 8-32
Front and rear shock absorber assemblies ................. 4-23
Fuel, Pre-operation check .............................................. 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-14
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-46GGlove compartment ..................................................... 4-17HHeadlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-51
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-49
Helmet indicator light ..................................................... 4-5
High-range indicator light .............................................. 4-2
Hood ............................................................................ 8-10
Horn switch .................................................................. 4-12
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