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Getting ready to ride
Perform the Pre-Operation Checks on page
5-1. Follow the instructions starting on page
6-2 to start the engine. Turning
Use care in turns – turning the steering wheel
too far or too fast can result in loss of control
or a rollover. Slow down before entering turns.
When making tight turns from a standstill or at
slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard accelera-
tion. Driving aggressively or making abrupt
maneuvers even on flat, open areas can
cause side rollovers. Avoid sideways sliding,
skidding, or back-wheel sliding, and never do
donuts. If you feel the Viking begin to slide
sideways or the back wheels slide during a
turn, steer into the direction of the slide, if pos-
sible, and gradually let off the accelerator ped-
al to regain directional control and avoid
rollover. For example, if you feel the back of
the vehicle start to slide to your right, steer to
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Uphill
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have
mastered basic maneuvers on flat ground.
Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the
side of a hill, which increases your risk of roll-
over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD” or
“DIFF LOCK”. Travel fast enough to maintain
momentum, but not so fast that you cannot re-
act to changes in the terrain as you climb. Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill
if you cannot see clearly what is on the other
side – there could be another person, an ob-
stacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Shift the drive select lever
into reverse so you can use engine braking to
slow your descent. Release the brake and be-
gin to coast down the hill. Use engine braking
as much as possible, gently applying the
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Downhill
Check the terrain carefully before going
downhill. When possible, choose a path that
lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill.
Choose your path carefully and drive slowly
enough to be able to react to obstacles that
you encounter.
For more traction and control, before going
down steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift into
low gear and select “4WD” or “DIFF LOCK”.
Engine braking will help you go downhill slow-
ly. Go as slowly as possible. If you begin to go
too fast, apply the brakes gently. Avoid hard
application of the brakes, which could cause
the vehicle to slide.If you are sliding or skidding, try to steer in the
direction the vehicle is sliding, to regain con-
trol. For example, if you feel the back of the
vehicle start to slide to your right, steer to the
right.
If you must turn on the hill to avoid an obsta-
cle, do so slowly and carefully. If the vehicle
starts to tip, immediately steer in the downhill
direction if there are no obstacles in your path.
As you regain proper balance, gradually steer
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Brush or wooded areas
When operating in areas with brush or trees,
watch carefully on both sides and above the
vehicle for obstacles such as branches that
the vehicle might hit, causing an accident.
Watch for brush that might enter the vehicle
as you pass and strike you or the passengers.
Never hold onto the cage/frame. The passen-
gers should always hold onto the passenger
handhold with both hands.
The muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain
hot after the engine has stopped. To reduce
the risk of fire during operation or after leaving
the vehicle, do not let brush, grass and other
materials collect under the vehicle, near the
muffler or exhaust pipe, or next to other hot
parts. Check under the vehicle after operating
in areas where combustible materials may
have collected. Do not idle or park the vehicle
in long dry grass or other dry ground cover. Encountering obstacles
If you cannot go around an obstacle, such as
a fallen tree or a ditch, stop the vehicle where
it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake and
get out to inspect the area thoroughly. Look
from both your approach side and exit side. If
you believe you can continue safely, choose
the path that will allow you to get over the ob-
stacle and at as close to a right angle as pos-
sible to minimize vehicle tipping. Go only fast
enough to maintain your momentum but still
give yourself plenty of time to react to chang-
es in conditions.
If there is any question about your ability to
maneuver safely over the obstacle, you
should turn around if the ground is flat and you
have the room or back up until you find a less
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EVU01650General maintenance and lubrication chart
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes first INITIAL
EVERY
month136612 km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Cooling system* Check coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.
Air filter element
Clean.
Replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Engine oil Replace (warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridge Replace.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake* Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Rear brake* Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Parking brake*
Check operation and free play/brake pad wear.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Brake fluid*
Replace. Every 2 years
Accelerator pedal* Check operation and free play.V-belt* Check operation.
Check for wear, cracks, or damage.Wheels* Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearings*
Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension* Check operation and for leakage.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*
Check operation and for looseness/Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Stabilizer bushes*
Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if necessary.
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TIP●
Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty,
sandy or muddy areas, or at full throttle.
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Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.Rear upper and lower
knuckle pivots* Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Drive shaft universal joint*
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Engine mount* Check for cracks or damage.
Check bolt tightness.Front and rear axle boots*
Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if necessary.Fittings and fasteners* Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
ITEM
ROUTINEWhichever
comes first INITIAL
EVERY
month136612 km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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5B410012Engine oil and oil filter cartridgeCheck engine oil level before each operation.
In addition, change the oil and the oil filter car-
tridge at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Lift the cargo bed up. (See page 4-26 for cargo bed lifting and lowering proce-
dures.)
3. Check the engine oil level on a cold en-
gine. TIPIf the engine was started before checking the
oil level, be sure to warm up the engine suffi-
ciently, and then wait at least 10 minutes until
the oil settles for an accurate reading.4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and thenwipe it off with a clean rag.
1. Engine oil dipstick
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5. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler hole, and then remove it again to
check the oil level. TIPThe engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
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. Right rear panel 2. Quick fastener screw (× 4)
3. Bolt ( × 2)7. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil
filler hole, and then install the right rear
panel by installing the bolts and the quick
fastener screws.
8. Lower the cargo bed.
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down.NOTICE●
In order to prevent clutch slippage
(since the engine oil also lubricates
the clutch), do not mix any chemical
additives with oil. Do not use oils with
a diesel specification of “CD” or oils
of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “EN-
ERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
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Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause. 13. Turn the engine off, wait at least 10 min-
utes, and then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
14. Install the right rear panel by installing the bolts and the quick fastener screws.
15. Lower the cargo bed.1XP7B_EE.book Page 14 Tuesday, February 4, 2014 3:40 PM

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5B410015CoolantThe coolant level should be checked before
each ride.
Checking the coolant level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir when the engine is cold as the
coolant level varies with engine tempera-
ture. TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the coolant reservoir
cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, install the reservoir cap.
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark): 0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
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