YAMAHA VIKING 2015 Owners Manual

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EVU006501-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTPeriodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrica-
tion will keep your vehicle in the safest and
most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/
operator. The most important points of vehicle
inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
WARNING
Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or
performing maintenance activities incor-
rectly may increase your risk of injury or
death during service or while using the ve-
hicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer perform
service.
WARNING
Turn off the engine when performing main-
tenance unless otherwise specified.●
A running engine has moving parts
that can catch on body parts or cloth-
ing and electrical parts that can cause
shocks or fires.
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Running the engine while servicing
can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or
carbon monoxide poisoning – possi-
bly leading to death. See page 2-7 for
more information about carbon mon-
oxide.WARNING
Brake discs, calipers, drums, and linings
can become very hot during use. To avoid
possible burns, let brake components cool
before touching them.
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EVU00660Owner’s manual and tool kitYou are recommended to put this owner’s
manual in the vinyl bag and always carry it in
the glove compartment as shown. Put the
owner’s tool kit and tire pressure gauge under
the right passenger seat.1. Owner’s manual 1. Owner’s tool kit 2. Tire pressure gauge
The service information included in this man-
ual is intended to provide you, the owner, with
the necessary information for completing your
own preventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs.
The tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are
sufficient for this purpose, except that a torque
wrench is also necessary to properly tighten
nuts and bolts.
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If you do not have a torque wrench available
during a service operation requiring one, take
your vehicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the
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EVU01640Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system●
For vehicles not equipped with an odometer or hour meter, follow the month maintenance in-
tervals.
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For vehicles equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours mainte-
nance intervals. However, keep in mind that if the vehicle isn’t used for a long period of time,
the month maintenance intervals should still be followed.
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Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require spe-
cial tools, data and technical skills.
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
Fuel line* Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Valves*
Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.Spark plug Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Crankcase breather
system* Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*
Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Spark arrester
Clean.Air induction system* Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for damage.
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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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EVU00680HoodTo remove1. Pull the tab on each hood lock up, and then turn the hood locks 1/4 turn clock-
wise.1. Tab ( × 2) 1. Tab 2. Hood lock
2. Remove the hood.1. Hood
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To install 1. Insert the projections on the hood into the slots in the front grill, and then place the
hood in the original position.
2. Turn the hood locks 1/4 turn counter- clockwise, and then push the tab on each
hood lock down so that it is pointing rear-
ward. Make sure that the hood is secure-
ly installed.
NOTICEDo not drive the vehicle with the hood
open, unlatched, or removed.
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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. 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.3. Lift the cargo bed up. (See page 4-27 forcargo bed lifting and lowering proce-
dures.)
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and then wipe 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
3. Oil filler hole
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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