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4. With the brake pedal applied, set the parking brake.
5. Block the front and rear wheels with
rocks or other objects.
Loading
The total weight of operator, passengers, ac-
cessories, cargo, trailer tongue weight, and
the vehicle itself must not exceed 1080 kg
(2381 lb). Vehicle loading can affect handling.
See “Loading” on page 6-8.
Operation on differe nt surfaces and
terrainsGo slowly and proceed with caution when op-
erating on an unfamiliar surface or terrain.
This vehicle may handle differently in certain
types of terrains or on certain surfaces. You
may come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or
holes without enough time to react. To avoid
loss of control or rollover, always be alert to
changing surfaces or terrain when operating
the vehicle.
Your Yamaha Viking has higher ground clear-
ance and other features to handle rugged ter-
rain, and as a result, can overturn in situations
where some vehicles may not. Abrupt maneu-
vers or aggressive driving can cause loss of
control, including rollovers – even on flat,
open areas. These rollovers can result in
crushed limbs and other serious injuries or
death to drivers or passengers.
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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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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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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precau-
tions:●
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, reducing
braking performance.
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Clean the filler cap before removing.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
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Use only the specified brake fluid;
otherwise, the rubber seals may dete-
riorate, causing leakage.
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Refill with the same type of brake flu-
id. Adding a brake fluid other than
DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemi-
cal reaction.
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Be careful that water does not enter
the brake fluid reservoir when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.
NOTICEBrake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause before further riding.EVU00860Brake fluid replacementComplete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.●
Replace the oil seals every two years.
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Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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3. Release the parking brake lever.
4. Slide the rubber cover back on the park- ing brake cable.
5. Loosen the locknut.1. Rubber cover 2. Adjusting nut 3. Locknut6. Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to
increase the free play or in direction b to
decrease the free play.
7. Tighten the locknut, and then slide the rubber cover to its original position.
EVU00880Brake light switch adjustmentThe brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the
brake light comes on just before braking takes
effect. If necessary, adjust the brake light
switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut
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5B410023Fuse replacementThe main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
the EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located
under the hood.1. Fuse box 2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse 1. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
2. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
3. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
4. Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
5. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
6. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
7. Spare fuse (
× 3)
8. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off the
electrical circuit in question.
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1. Panel B
1. Quick fastener screw ( × 7)
2. Panel front bolt and panel nut ( × 2)
3. Panel rear bolt 4. Panel A
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder
(together with the bulb) by turning it coun-
terclockwise.1. Tail/brake light bulb holder3. Push the burnt-out bulb in and turn itcounterclockwise 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.
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EVU01030
1-CLEANING AND STORAGE
CleaningFrequent, thorough cleaning of your vehicle
will not only enhance its appearance but will
improve its general performance and extend
the useful life of many components.1. Before cleaning the vehicle:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipeto prevent water entry. A plastic bag
and strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy,
apply degreaser with a paint brush. Do
not apply degreaser to the wheel axles. 3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a
garden hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. WARNING! Test the
brakes after washing. Apply the
brakes several times at slow speeds
to let friction dry out the linings. Wet
brakes may have reduced stopping
ability, increasing the chance of an ac-
cident. NOTICE: Excessive water
pressure may cause water seepage
and deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and elec-
trical devices. Many expensive repair
bills have resulted from improper
high-pressure detergent applications,
such as those available in coin-oper-
ated car washers.1XP7C_EE.book Page 1 Monday, June 9, 2014 5:17 PM