YAMAHA VIKING 2015 Manual Online

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EVU01210ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine and shift the
drive select lever into the neutral position. Ap-
ply the parking brake to help prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling. See pages 7-19 for more
information on parking and parking on a
slope.
EVU00630LoadingTake extra precautions when driving with a
load or trailer. Follow these instructions and
always use common sense and good judg-
ment when carrying cargo or towing a trailer.
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Prepare your load or trailer
WARNING
Improper loading or towing can increase
the risk of loss of control, an overturn, or
other accident:●
Do not exceed the Maximum Loading
Limits for the vehicle (see page 6-10
and vehicle labeling).
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Keep weight in the cargo bed centered
side to side, and as low and as far for-
ward as possible. Top-heavy loads in-
crease the risk of overturn. Be sure
cargo is secured – a loose load could
change handling unexpectedly or
strike occupants.
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Do not exceed the maximum tongue
weight.
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Make sure the load does not interfere
with your control or ability to see
where you are going.
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Tie down cargo in the trailer securely.
Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot
move around. A shifting load can
cause an accident.
Use the hooks equipped on the cargo bed to
tie down loads.
Choose a trailer hitch drawbar designed for
use with a 5 cm (2 in) receiver. (See page
4-29 for more information.)
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You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trail-
er on the scale with the tongue at hitch height.
Adjust the load in the trailer, if necessary, to
reduce the weight on hitch. If you are carrying
cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.Operating when loaded with cargo or tow-
ing a trailer
Drive more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it is
good practice to keep the vehicle in low gear
whenever you are carrying heavier loads or
when towing a trailer.
WARNING
Carrying loads or towing a trailer can in-
crease the risk of loss of control, an over-
turn, or other accident. To reduce the risk
of an accident:●
Reduce speed, operate in low gear
only, and allow more room to stop. A
heavier vehicle takes longer to stop.
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Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose
terrain carefully. Use extreme caution
when towing or carrying a load on in-
clines.
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Turn gradually and go slowly.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT●
Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, operator, passengers and
accessories and tongue weight):
445 kg (981 lb)
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Cargo bed: 272 kg (600 lb)
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Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 680 kgf (1500 lbf)
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 50 kgf (110 lbf)
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Pulling something other than a trailer
Yamaha recommends that loads be transport- ed in the bed or in a trailer. If you need to
move an object a short distance use a winch
and follow the winch manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
If you choose to use something other than a
winch use extreme caution, follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions for that product, and
only attach to the hitch or hitch bracket of the
Viking. WARNING! Improperly pulling can
cause serious injury or death. Never ex-
ceed the pulling load limit of the Viking.
Avoid pulling on inclines.
Pulling objects on the ground can be more
hazardous than pulling a trailer. It may be dif-
ficult to predict how the load will affect vehicle
operation. That effect could also change de-
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BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE
As a Viking owner you are responsible for the
safe and proper operation of this vehicle.
Read this chapter and review the safety in-
structions in Chapter 2 before operating the
vehicle. Use these chapters and the labels on
the vehicle to instruct new operators and pas-
sengers. Do not allow anyone else to operate
the vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are
unsure that he/she is willing and able to follow
these instructions.
WARNING
Follow these instructions to reduce your
risk of an accident and to reduce the risk
of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
KNOW YOUR VEHICLEThis off-road vehicle will handle and maneu-
ver differently from cars, ATVs, go-carts, golf-
cars and grounds-keeping vehicles. The
Viking has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rugged terrain, and, as a
result, can overturn in situations where some
vehicles may not. This would include vehicles
made primarily for pavement, roads, im-
proved paths, or grounds-keeping. If you do
not use care in maneuvering the Viking, you
can cause it to roll over even on flat, open ar-
eas.
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Doing things with a Viking that some people
do for thrills in other vehicles (such as side-
ways sliding, skidding, back-wheel sliding, or
donuts) have led to side rollovers. These roll-
overs can result in crushed limbs and other
serious injuries or death to drivers or passen-
gers.
As the owner/operator, it is your responsibility
to protect yourself and your passengers from
accidents, including rollovers. The Viking has
many features, including a protective struc-
ture and seat belts, to help protect occupants,
but the best way to avoid injuries is to avoid
accidents. There is a risk of injury or death in
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Driver requirements●
This vehicle is intended for use only by an
operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehi-
cle license. Check country laws for mini-
mum age requirements.
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The driver must be able to place both feet
flat on the floorboard while seated upright
with his/her back against the backrest.
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Do not drive after using drugs or alcohol.
Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is
not in use to prevent unauthorized use of the
machine. Parents:
Many countries have implemented new motor
vehicle licensing requirements for young driv-
ers. These requirements are in response to
the disproportionately high rate of crashes in-
volving youthful drivers. As with automobiles,
to promote safe driving behaviors, you should
supervise younger drivers and consider set-
ting rules and putting limits on how, when, and
where the Viking can be used.
DRIVER
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Passenger requirements
This vehicle is designed for the operator and
two passengers. Allowing passengers to ride
improperly can lead to serious injury or death.
As the operator, you are responsible for your
passengers.●
Your passengers must be able to place
both feet on the floorboard while seated up-
right with their backs against the backrests.
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Your passengers must be able to reach
and hold the passenger handhold.
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Allow only two passengers in the vehicle
and only in the designated passenger
seats. Do not carry any other passengers.
Do not carry passengers in the cargo bed.
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Do not allow someone to ride as a passen-
ger who has been using drugs or alcohol.
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Do not allow children who need child safety
seats or booster seats in the Viking. The
seat belt is not designed to restrain auto-
motive child safety seats. Occupant protection system
WARNING
Do not make changes to the occupant pro-
tection system. If you install aftermarket
products or have your vehicle modified,
you may put yourself and others at greater
risk of serious injury or death. You are re-
sponsible for any such changes to the ve-
hicle.1. Seat belt
2. Shoulder bolster
3. Door
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1. Door2. Shoulder bolster
3. Passenger handholdThe Viking comes with a variety of features to
help reduce the risk of driver and passenger
injury. These features work together, and
when properly used, these features will help
protect the occupants in the event of an acci-
dent. If these features are not used properly,
they can cause injury. Protective structure
The vehicle cage/frame provides a protective
structure that helps limit intrusions by branch-
es or other objects and may reduce your risk
of injury in accidents. The protective structure
will not protect occupants in all rollovers or ac-
cidents.
Body parts outside of vehicle can be struck by
passing objects or crushed during vehicle roll-
over. Do not put your hands or feet outside of
the vehicle for any reason. Do not hold onto
the door, cage/frame or shoulder bolster.
Wear your seat belt and helmet.
If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or
roll, do not put your hands or feet outside the
vehicle for any reason. You will not be able to
stop the vehicle from tipping over using your
body. Any part of your body (arms, legs, or
head) outside of the vehicle can be crushed
by the vehicle cage/frame.
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Seat belts
Seat belts should be worn by the driver and
passengers. The driver must be sure that the
passengers are belted before driving.●
Be sure that each occupant’s seat belt
latch plate is inserted into the appropriate
buckle.
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Be sure the seat belt is not twisted, is
close-fitting across the hips and chest,
and is latched securely.
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Do not wear the seat belt across the ab-
domen or stomach.
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Do not put the seat belt behind the back.
Failure to use seat belts properly may lead to
an increased likelihood and severity of injury. An unbelted occupant may strike the interior
of the vehicle, the protective structure, or oth-
er objects in an accident or during operation.
You may also fall completely out or be partial-
ly ejected from the vehicle, which may lead to
being crushed between the ground and the
vehicle. Wearing the seat belt helps you re-
main in the vehicle – the doors and passenger
handhold are not a substitute for using a seat
belt.
A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
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