2016 YAMAHA VIKING VI brake pads

Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................................. 8-36
Checking the parking brake pads ...... 8-37
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-37
Brake fluid replacement ..................... 8-39
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-39
Parking brake lever free play adjustment........................................ 8-39
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-41
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-41
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lubrication ......................................... 8-41
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 8-42
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) .................. 8-42
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 8-43
Wheel removal.................................... 8-43
Tire replacement ................................ 8-44
Wheel installation ............................... 8-45
Battery ................................................ 8-45
Jump-starting ..................................... 8-49
Fuse replacement............................... 8-50
Replacing a headlight bulb................. 8-53 Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-55
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-56
Troubleshooting ..................................8-57
Troubleshooting charts .......................8-59
CLEANING AND STORAGE ....................9-1 Cleaning................................................9-1
Storage .................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS..................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................11-1 Identification number records.............11-1
INDEX ....................................................12-1
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EBU32112General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEMROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes
first month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
1 *Cooling system • Check coolant leakage.
• Repair if necessary.
√√√√√
• Replace coolant. Every 2 years
2 Air filter element •Clean.
• Replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours (more often in
wet or dusty areas)
3Engine oil • Replace (warm engine before draining). √√√√
4 Engine oil filter
cartridge • Replace.
√√√
5 Final gear oil/Dif-
ferential gear oil • Check oil level/oil leakage.
• Replace.
√√
6 *Front brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age/see page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
7 *Rear brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age/see page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
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8*Parking brake • Check operation and free play/brake pad
wear.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
9 *Brake fluid • Change. Every 2 years
10 *Accelerator pedal • Check operation and free play. √√√√√
11 *V-b e l t • Check operation.
• Check for wear, cracks, or damage. √√
√
12 *Wheels • Check balance/damage/runout.
• Repair if necessary. √ √√√
13 *Wheel bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness/damage.
• Replace if damaged. √ √√√
14 *Front and rear
suspension • Check operation and for leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
√√
15 *Steering system • Check operation and for looseness. Replace
if damaged.
• Check toe-in. Adjust if necessary. √√√√√
16 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place 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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EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To prevent this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a
professional Yamaha service technician.EBU32470BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident.
EBU32480Checking the front and rear brake padsEach brake pad is prov ided with wear indica-
tor grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indi-
cator grooves have almost disappeared, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See page s 8-43, 8-45 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
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EBU32490Checking the parking brake padsEach brake pad is provided with a wear indi-
cator groove, which allows you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator groove has al-
most disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
EBU32500Checking the brake fluid levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid is
above the minimum level mark. Check the
brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir
level. Replenish the brake fluid if necessary.
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
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As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause before further riding.EBU32520Brake fluid replacementComplete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.
Replace the oil seals every two years.
 Replace the brake hoses every four years.EBU32530Checking the brake pedalHave a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at
the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. There should be no free play in the brake pedal. The brakes
should operate smoothly and there should be
no brake drag. If the brakes feel soft or
spongy, this could indicate air in the brake
system. Have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system if necessary.
EBU32540Parking brake lever free play adjust-
mentPeriodically check th
e parking brake lever
free play and adjust it if necessary.1. Brake pedal
2. No brake pedal free play
1
2
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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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