radiator cap YAMAHA VIKING 2017 Owners Manual

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DESCRIPTION
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1. Front shock absorber assembly
2. Radiator cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Driver seat
5. Shoulder bolster
6. Driver seat belt
7. Cargo bed
8. Tail/brake light
9. Spark arrester
10.Rear shock absorber assembly
11.Spark plug
12.Cargo bed release lever
13.Storage compartment (for YXM70VPSH)
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the antifreeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible.
The radiator fan is automatically switched on
or off according to the coolant temperature in
the radiator.NOTICEECB02260Mix antifreeze with distilled water only.
However, if distilled water is not available,
soft water may be used for refilling.
If your vehicle overheats, see page 8-57 for
instructions.EBU32400Axle bootsCheck the axle boots for holes or tears.
If any damage is found, have them replaced
by a Yamaha dealer.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
1. Front axle boot
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Engine overheating
Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. WARNING! If the engine is not
cool when removing the radiator cap, hot fluid and steam could blow out under pressure
and burn you.
[EWB03460]
Place a thick rag over the cap and remove the cap slowly to allow any re-
maining pressure to escape.
TIPIf it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be used temporarily, provided that
it is changed to the recommende d coolant as soon as possible. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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Type:SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity: 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level mark):
0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 2.74 L (2.90 US qt, 2.41 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
36.7 L (9.69 US gal, 8.07 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:1XD1 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Secondary reduction system:Shaft drive
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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