2017 YAMAHA VIKING oil type

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Portable fuel containers
If you carry a portable fuel container in the
bed of your Yamaha Viking, be sure to secure
it with the cap tightened before driving the ve-
hicle.
Always place a portable fuel container on the
ground before filling it. Before removing the
container cap, touch the container with the
fuel dispenser nozzle. Keep fuel dispenser
nozzle in contact with container inlet when fill-
ing. WARNING! Never refill a fuel container
in the bed of any vehicle. Fire may result
from a build-up of static electricity. The discharge of this build-up while refueling
can cause a spark and ignite the gasoline.
[EWB03270]
EBU31750Engine oilMake sure the engine oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-11.)NOTICEECB00301
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 95 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity: 36.7 L (9.69 US gal, 8.07 Imp.gal)
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:See page 10-1.
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5. Insert the dipstick completely into the oilfiller hole, and then remove it again to
check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.
6. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, remove the right rear
panel by removing the quick fastener
screws and bolts, and then add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
1. Engine oil dipstick
1
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Oil filler hole1
2
3
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2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and itsgasket, and then check the oil level in the
final gear case. The oil level should be at
the brim of the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole, add sufficient oil of the recommended
type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material
enters the final gear case.
[ECB00422]
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re- place it if necessary.
5. Install the oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
Changing the final gear oil 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt, the fi- nal gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to
drain the oil.
1. Final gear oil
2. Gasket
3. Final gear oil filler bolt
4. Correct oil level
24
3
1
Tightening torque:Final gear oil filler bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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EBU36060Differential gear oilCheck the oil level and change the differential
gear oil at the intervals specified in the gener-
al maintenance and lubrication chart.
Checking the differential gear oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then check the oil lev-
el. It should be up to the brim of the filler
hole.
3. If the level is low, add sufficient oil of therecommended type to raise it to the
specified level. NOTICE: Be sure no for-
eign material enters the differential
gear case.
[ECB00412]
4. Check the gasket for damage, and re- place it if necessary.
5. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt and its gasket, and then tighten the bolt
to the specified torque.1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Gasket
3. Differential gear oil
4. Correct oil level
1
2
3
4
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13. Thoroughly apply Yamaha foam air filteroil or other quality liquid foam air filter oil
(not spray type) to the sponge material.
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
14. Pull the sponge material over its frame.
15. Install the air filter element holder.
16. Install the air filter element.
17. Fit the holders on the air filter case cover onto the projections on the air filter case,
and then install the air filter case cover by
hooking the holders onto the cover. 18. Install cover A, then cover B in their orig-
inal positions by installing the quick fas-
tener screws.1. Holder
2. Projection
1
2
1. Cover A
1
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WARNING
EWB02721Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precau-
tions:
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, reducing brak-
ing performance. 
Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
 Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.
 Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4
may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion.
 Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Wa-
ter will significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICEECB01161Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
1. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid: DOT 4
1
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5. Rinse the vehicle off immediately with
clean water and dry all surfaces with a
clean chamois towel or soft, absorbent
cloth.
6. Clean the seats with a vinyl upholstery
cleaner to keep the covers pliable and
glossy.
7. Automotive-type wax may be applied to
all painted and chrome-plated surfaces.
Avoid combination cleaner-waxes. Many
contain abrasives which may scratch the
paint or protective finish. When finished,
start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes.EBU36120StorageLong term storage (60 days or more) of your
vehicle will require some preventive proce-
dures to guard against deterioration. Make
any necessary repairs before storing the vehi-
cle. After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle, prepare
for storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the specified amount of Fuel Med Rx or
another high-quality fuel stabilizer prod-
uct. Follow the instructions on the prod-
uct label. Operate the vehicle for at least
5 minutes to distribute treated fuel
through the fuel system.
2. Remove the spark plug and pour one ta- blespoon of fresh engine oil into the cyl-
inder and then re-install the spark plug.
Remove the spark plug wire and ground
it. Operate the electric starter to turn the
engine over several times and coat the
cylinder walls with oil.
3. Lubricate all control cables.
Specified amount: 1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel (or
7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel)
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EBU32750
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:3100 mm (122.0 in)
Overall width: 1570 mm (61.8 in) (YXM70VPHH, YXM70VPXH)
1625 mm (64.0 in) (YXM70VPSH)
Overall height: 1925 mm (75.8 in)
Wheelbase:
2135 mm (84.1 in)
Ground clearance: 300 mm (11.8 in)
Minimum turning radius: 4500 mm (177 in)Weight:Curb weight:649.0 kg (1431 lb) (YXM70VPHH, YXM70VPXH)
654.0 kg (1442 lb) (YXM70VPSH)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):83.0 dB(A) (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement:
3.0 dB(A) (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR)
A-weighted sound power level: 93.0 dB(A) (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 3.0 dB(A) (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR) Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s² (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.0 m/s² (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Vibration on handle (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 2.5 m/s² (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Uncertainty of measurement:
0.2 m/s² (YXM70VPXH_EUR/FRA/GBR)
Engine:Engine type:Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 686 cm³
Bore × stroke:
102.0 × 84.0 mm (4.02 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio:
10.0 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:YAMALUBE
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