2016 YAMAHA VIKING VI bulb

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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4. Turn the key to “ ” (on) and turn on theelectrical circuit in question to check if
the device operates. If the fuse blows
again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
5. Install the hood.EBU32670Replacing a headlight bulbIf a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Remove the cover at the rear of the head- light by pulling it off. 2. Remove the headlight bulb cover by pull-
ing it off.
3. Disconnect the headlight coupler.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
1
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
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4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder.5. Wait for the headlight bulb to cool before
touching or removing it. Remove the
burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
6. Place a new headlight bulb into position, and then secure it with the bulb holder.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of the
glass, the luminosity of the bulb, and
the bulb life will be adversely affected.
Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb using a
cloth moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
[ECB00652]
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
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7. Connect the headlight coupler.
8. Install the bulb cover and the cover at therear of the headlight. NOTICE: Make
sure the headlight bulb cover is se-
curely fitted over the bulb holder and
seated properly.
[ECB02210]
9. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EBU32681Headlight beam adjustmentNOTICEECB00691It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer
make this adjustment. To raise the beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (a).
To lower the beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting screw in direction (b).
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1
1. Headlight beam adjusting screw
1
(a)
(b)
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EBU32690Tail/brake light bulb replacementIf a tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows:1. Remove panel A (if replacing the left
tail/brake light bulb) or panel B (if replac-
ing the right tail/brake light bulb) by re-
moving the quick fastener screws, nuts
and bolts.1. Panel A
1
1. Panel B
1. Quick fastener screw
2. Panel front bolt and panel nut
3. Panel rear bolt
4. Panel A
1
3
4
2 1
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2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder(together with the bulb) by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Push the burnt-out bulb in and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the
bulb holder.
4. Push a new bulb in and turn it clockwise to install in the bulb holder.
5. Install the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the panel. 7. Install the quick fastener screws, bolts,
and nuts, and then tighten the panel nuts
and the panel rear bolt to the specified
torques.
EBU32700TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha vehicles receive an inspec-
tion before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation. Any problem in
the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can
cause poor starting and loss of power. The
troubleshooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks. If your vehicle
requires any repair, take it to a Yamaha deal-
er.
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1
Tightening torques:Panel nut:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Panel rear bolt: 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
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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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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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