2016 YAMAHA VIKING VI tires

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EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha Viking VI
were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires inpairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the origin
als. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
Viking VI can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
1. Wheel nut
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Front tire: Size:25 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:25 x 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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Secondary reduction ratio:41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Operation:
Right hand operation
Reverse gear: 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range: 31/16 (1.938)
High range:
30/21 (1.429)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
3.70 °
Trail: 19.0 mm (0.75 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 25 x 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 25 x 10-12NHS Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU10
Loading:Maximum loading limit:
594.0 kg (1309 lb)
(Total weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accessories,
and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Vehicle load:0 - maximum
Front:
145.0 kPa (1.450 kgf/cm², 21.0 psi)
Rear: 165.0 kPa (1.650 kgf/cm², 24.0 psi)
Minimum: Vehicle load:0 - maximum
Front: 140.0 kPa (1.400 kgf/cm², 20.3 psi)
Rear:
160.0 kPa (1.600 kgf/cm², 23.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
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IIdentification number records ...................................... 11-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches, Pre-operation check ........................................................................... 5-8JJump-starting .............................................................. 8-49LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................. 4-10
Loading .......................................................................... 6-7
Low-range indicator light ............................................... 4-2MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-6
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-4
Model label .................................................................. 11-1
Multi-function meter unit ............................................... 4-6NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-3OOn-Command drive knob ............................................ 4-11
On-Command drive knob, operation ............................. 6-5
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator ....................................................................... 4-3
Owner’s manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-7
Parking brake indicator light .......................................... 4-3
Parking brake lever ...................................................... 4-13
Parking brake lever free play, adjusting ....................... 8-39 Parking brake pads, checking ..................................... 8-37
Passenger handhold, Pre-operation check ................... 5-7
RRear knuckle upper and lower pivot, lubrication ......... 8-42
Reverse indicator light ................................................... 4-3
Right rear panel ........................................................... 8-11SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat belt indicator light .................................................. 4-5
Seat belts ..................................................................... 4-17
Seat belts, Pre-operation check .................................... 5-7
Seats ............................................................................ 4-15
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-34
Spark plug, inspecting ................................................. 8-26
Specifications .............................................................. 10-1
Stabilizer bushes, checking ..........
............................... 8-42
Starting the engine ........................................................ 6-2
Steering, Pre-operation check ....................................... 5-7
Steering shaft, lubrication ............................................ 8-43
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Storage compartments ................................................ 4-19TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .................................... 8-56
Tire, replacing .............................................................. 8-44
Tires, Pre-operation check ............................................ 5-8
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ................................ 4-25
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-57
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-59VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-36
V-belt case drain plug .................................................. 8-34
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