2016 YAMAHA VIKING tires

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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YAMAHAB42-F1696-10
WARNING
Improper tire pressure or overloading this vehicle may
cause severe injury or death from loss of control or
rollover.Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the minimum.
Tire may dislodge from rim. VEHICLE LOAD of 0 kg (0 lb) ~ 300 kg (661 lbs)
Recommended: FRONT: REAR:
Minimum: FRONT: REAR:75 kPa
100 kPa
70 kPa
95 kPa
VEHICLE LOAD of 300 kg (661 lbs) ~ 411 kg (906 lbs)Recommended: FRONT: REAR:
Minimum: FRONT: REAR:75 kPa
125 kPa
70 kPa
120 kPa (11 psi)
(15 psi)
(10 psi)
(14 psi)
(11 psi)
(18 psi)
(10 psi)
(17 psi)
*Vehicle load is weight of operator, passengers,
accessories, cargo, and (if applicable) trailer tongue
weight. Do not exceed maximum vehicle load.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 1080 kg (2381 lbs)
maximum including vehicle, weight of operator,
passengers, accessories, cargo, and (if applicable)
trailer tongue weight.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: With tires cold, set as follows.
YAMAHA B42-F1696-20
AVERTISSEMENT
Une pression de gonflage incorrecte des pneus ou la
surcharge du véhicule risquent de provoquer une perte
de contrôle ou un capotage, entraînant des
blessures, voire la mort. Ne jamais régler la pression de gonflage ni la
laisser baisser sous le seuil minimal; le pneu risque
de se déjanter.
CHARGE DU VÉHICULE : de 0 kg (0 lbs) à 300 kg (661 lbs)Recommandation:
AVA N T:
ARRIÈRE:
Minimum:
AVA N T:
ARRIÈRE:
CHARGE DU VÉHICULE : de 300 kg (661 lbs) à 411 kg (906 lbs)Recommandation:
AVA N T:
ARRIÈRE:
Minimum:
AVA N T:
ARRIÈRE:
(11 psi)
(15 psi)
(10 psi)
(14 psi)
(11 psi)
(18 psi)
(10 psi)
(17 psi)
75 kPa
100 kPa
70 kPa
95 kPa
75 kPa
125 kPa
70 kPa
120 kPa
*
La charge du véhicule comprend le poids du conducteur,
du passager, des accessoires, de l’équipement et
(le cas échéant) du timon. Ne pas dépasser la charge
maximale du véhicule.Poids nominal brut du véhicule (PNBV) : 1080 kg (2381 lbs)
maximum, y compris le poids du véhicule, du conducteur,
du passager, des accessoires, de l’équipement, et
(le cas échéant) du timon.PRESSION DE SERVICE DES PNEUS : Régler les pneus à froid.
91 0
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YAMAHAB42-F1696-10
WARNING
Improper tire pressure or overloading this vehicle may
cause severe injury or death from loss of control or
rollover.Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the minimum.
Tire may dislodge from rim. VEHICLE LOAD of 0 kg (0 lb) ~ 300 kg (661 lbs)
Recommended: FRONT: REAR:
Minimum: FRONT: REAR:75 kPa
100 kPa
70 kPa
95 kPa
VEHICLE LOAD of 300 kg (661 lbs) ~ 411 kg (906 lbs)Recommended: FRONT: REAR:
Minimum: FRONT: REAR:75 kPa
125 kPa
70 kPa
120 kPa (11 psi)
(15 psi)
(10 psi)
(14 psi)
(11 psi)
(18 psi)
(10 psi)
(17 psi)
*Vehicle load is weight of operator, passengers,
accessories, cargo, and (if applicable) trailer tongue
weight. Do not exceed maximum vehicle load.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 1080 kg (2381 lbs)
maximum including vehicle, weight of operator,
passengers, accessories, cargo, and (if applicable)
trailer tongue weight.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: With tires cold, set as follows.
WARNING
Storage should not exceed 10 lbs (4.5 kg)Fuel vapors can be a fire or explosion hazard.
To avoid injury or death, never store fuel or
flammable liquids in this storage compartment.
1XP-F151F-00
1HP-F2259-21
5 6 YXM70VPSG
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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 yo u or others. Installing aftermarket products or having other mod-
ifications performed to your Viking that change any of the vehicle’s design or operation charac-
teristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible for
injuries related to changes in the vehicle.
Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your Viking were designed to match the performance capabil-
ities and to provide the best combination of handli ng, braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refe r to page 8-40 for tire specifications and more
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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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EBU31830Fittings 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.EBU31840Instruments, lights and switchesCheck that all instruments, lights and switch-
es are working properly. Correct if necessary.EBU31850Control 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.
[EWB03280]
EBU33050
TiresCheck tire pressure regularly to make sure it
is at the recommended specifications. Also
check for wear and damage. Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and ad-
just tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire
pressures must be equal on both sides.
WARNING! Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of control or roll-
over. Tire pressure below the minimum
specified could also cause the tire to dis-
lodge from the rim under severe riding
conditions.
[EWB02542]
Set tire pressures to the following specifica-
tions:
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ly jerk in one direction or back and forth as the
tires and vehicle respond to the obstacle. This
quick motion could injure your thumbs or
wrist if your thumbs or hand(s) are inside the
steering wheel. Grip the steering wheel so
that your thumbs will not be hit by the spokes.
As an example, see the illustration.
CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
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Avoid higher speeds and sudden or hard ac-
celeration until you are thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your vehicle. Avoid sud-
den or hard acceleration in any turn.
Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Improper use of the
brakes can cause the tires to lose traction, re-
ducing control of the vehicle and increasing
the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, partic-
ularly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
Engine braking
Engine compression braking is designed to
assist you when operating your Viking off-
road. With this feature, the engine helps slow the vehicle down after you take your foot off
the accelerator. Engine braking is more no-
ticeable in four-wheel drive. Application of ve-
hicle brakes provides additional stopping
power.
Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running and the drive select lever is in any
gear. There is a risk
of injury because:
 Children or others may accidentally press
the accelerator pedal.
 Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the accelerator pedal.
 The parking brake may not keep the vehicle
from accelerating.
Unwanted vehicle movement can cause seri-
ous injury or death, and it may be dangerous
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