2016 YAMAHA VIKING VI warning light

6-4
6
Shifting: neutral to reverse
WARNING
EWB03300Before you shift into reverse, make sure
there are no obstacles or people behind
you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
Hitting an obstacle or person could result
in serious injury or death. 1. Stop the vehicle, take your foot off the ac-celerator pedal, and check behind you.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa by moving the drive select lever along the
shift guide.
When in reverse, the reverse indicator
light should be on. If the light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to in-
spect the reverse indicator light electri-
cal circuit.
 Due to the synchronizing mechanism in
the engine, the light may not come on
until the vehicle starts moving. 4. Release the parking brake, if applied.
5. Check behind the vehicle for people or
obstacles, and then release the brake
pedal.
6. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
continue to watch to the rear while back-
ing.
1. Drive select lever
2. L (Low-range)
3. H (High-range)
4. N (Neutral)
5. R (Reverse)
1
2
5 4
3
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EBU32550Brake light switch adjustmentThe brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal, is properly adjusted when
the brake light comes on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake
light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (a). To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
EBU32560Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
EWB03380Damaged cables could restrict operation,
which may cause an accident or injury. In-
spect control cables frequently and re-
place damaged cables. Corrosion can
result when the outer covering of control
cables becomes damaged. Cables can
also become frayed or kinked. Lubricate the cable ends. If the cables do not
operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place them.EBU32570Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lu-
bricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1(a)
(b)
2
Recommended lubricant:Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant
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NOTICEECB00641To prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse. 2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10 forhood removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
[EWB03440]
Specified fuses: Main fuse:40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 25.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse: 40.0 A
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The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealer-
ship have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your vehicle. Use only
genuine Yamaha parts on your vehicle. Imita-
tion parts may look like Yamaha parts, but
they are often inferior. Consequently, they
have a shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWB03450When checking the fuel system, do not
smoke and make sure there are no open
flames or sparks in the area, including pilot
lights from water heaters or furnaces.
Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or
explode, causing severe injury or property
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Rim size:12 x 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Unified brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation: Unified brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 205 mm (8.1 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel: 205 mm (8.1 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:U1-H11L
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 28.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 2
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Parking brake indicator light: LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock
indicator: LCD
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High-range indicator light:LED
Low-range indicator light: LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LED
EPS warning light: LED
Helmet/Seat belt indicator light: 14 V, 0.85 W × 2Fuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
EPS fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 25.0 A
EBU33220For Europe only
The figures quoted are emission levels and
are not necessarily safe working levels. Whilst
there is a correlation between the emission
and exposure levels, this cannot be used reli-
ably to determine whether or not further pre-
cautions are required. Factors that influence
the actual level of exposure of work-force in-
clude the characteristics of the work room,
the other sources of noise, etc. i.e. the num-
ber of machines and other adjacent process-
es, and the length of time for which an
operator is exposed to the noise. Also the
permissible exposure level can vary from
country. This information, however, will en-
able the user of the machine to make a better
evaluation of the hazard and risk.
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INDEX
AAccelerator pedal ......................................................... 4-12
Accelerator pedal, Pre-operation check ........................ 5-7
Air filter case/duct check hose, cleaning ..................... 8-33
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-28
Auxiliary DC jacks ........................................................ 4-25
Axle boots .................................................................... 8-25BBasic guide for safe use ................................................. 7-1
Battery, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-45
Brake fluid level, checking ........................................... 8-37
Brake fluid, replacing ...................................................8-39
Brake light switch, adjusting ........................................ 8-41
Brake pedal .................................................................. 4-12
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal, lubrication ........... 8-41
Brake pedal, checking ................................................. 8-39
Brakes, Periodic maintenance ..................................... 8-36
Brakes, Pre-operation check ......................................... 5-3CCable, inspecting and lubrication ................................ 8-41
Cargo bed .................................................................... 4-22
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 .................................................................. 4-21DDifferential 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 .............................................................. 8-12
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 ........................... 8-36
Front and rear shock absorber assemblies ................. 4-24
Fuel, Pre-operation check .............................................. 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................................... 4-14
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-50GGlove compartment ..................................................... 4-18HHeadlight beam, adjusting ........................................... 8-55
Headlight bulb, replacing ............................................. 8-53
Helmet indicator light ..................................................... 4-5
High-range indicator light .............................................. 4-2
Hood ............................................................................ 8-10
Horn switch .................................................................. 4-12
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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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