key YAMAHA VIKING 2015 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
TIP
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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1-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EVU00140Main switch1. Main switch 2. “ ” (off)
3. “ ” (on) 4. “ ” (start)
Functions of the respective switch positions
are as follows:
“ ” (on):
All electrical circuits are supplied with power.
The key cannot be removed.TIPThe helmet indicator light comes on and stays
on while the key is turned to “ ” (on).“ ” (off):
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed.
“ ” (start):
The electric starter is engaged by turning and
holding the key in this position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
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5B410002Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
If the coolant temperature reaches a specific
level, this light comes on to warn that the cool-
ant temperature is too hot. If the light comes
on during operation, stop the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to
cool down for about 10 minutes.
(See page 8-58.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
NOTICE●
The engine may overheat if the vehicle
is overloaded. If this happens, reduce
the load to specification.
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After restarting, make sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use
while this warning light is on may
cause damage to the engine.
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5B410003Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a
problem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system. (See page 4-11 for an explanation
of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the
warning light remains on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.Electric Power Steering warning light
“EPS”
This warning light comes on when the key is
turned to “ ” (on), and then goes off once
the engine is started. If the warning light re-
mains on or comes on after the engine is
started, the EPS system may not be working
correctly. When this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the EPS system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ ” (on). If
the warning light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
TIPIf the steering load is too heavy (i.e., exces-
sive steering use when the Viking is traveling
at a slow speed), the power assist is reduced
to protect the EPS motor from overheating.
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Helmet indicator light “ ”
The indicator light comes on and stays on
while the key is turned to “ ” (on) to remind
the occupants to always wear a helmet. If the
indicator light does not come on when the key
is turned to “ ” (on), have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
Seat belt indicator light “ ”
The indicator light comes on when the key is
turned to “ ” (on) to remind the occupants to
fasten their seat belt. The indicator light stays
on until the driver seat belt is properly latched.
If the indicator light does not come on when
the key is turned to “ ” (on), or if the indica-
tor light remains on after the driver seat belt is
properly latched, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
5B410004Multi-function meter unit1. “CLOCK” button 2. “RESET” button
3. “SELECT” button 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel meter
6. Clock/Hour meter/Voltage display
7. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter BThe multi-function meter unit is equipped with
the following:●
a speedometer
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an odometer
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two tripmeters (which show the distance
traveled since they were last set to zero)
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a clock321
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To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing the
“SELECT” button, and then push the “RE-
SET” button for at least three seconds. The
tripmeters can be used to estimate the dis-
tance that can be traveled with a full tank of fu-
el. This information enables you to plan future
fuel stops.TIPTo switch the display between “mph” and
“km/h”, turn the key to “ ” (off), then push
and hold the “SELECT” button while turning
the key to “ ” (on).
Clock, hour meter and voltage display
modes1. “SELECT” button 2. “RESET” button
3. “CLOCK” button
4. Clock/Hour meter/Voltage displayPushing the “CLOCK” button switches the dis-
play between the clock mode “CLOCK”, the
hour meter mode “HOUR”, and the voltage
display mode “ ” in the following order:
CLOCK → HOUR → → CLOCK
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Each full-throttle acceleration sequence
should be followed with a substantial rest pe-
riod for the engine, by cruising at lower r/min
so the engine can rid itself of the temporary
build-up of heat. If any abnormality is noticed
during this period, consult a Yamaha dealer.
0–10 hours:
Avoid continuous operation above 1/2-throt-
tle. Allow a cooling-off period of 5 to 10 min-
utes after every hour of operation. Vary the
speed of the vehicle from time to time. Do not
operate it at one set throttle position.
10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above three-quar-
ter throttle.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.
5B410007Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “ ” (on).NOTICEThe coolant temperature warning light and
engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
The EPS warning light should come on,
then go off when the engine is started.
If a warning light does not go off, see page
4-2 for the corresponding warning light
circuit check.2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutralposition.
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When the drive select lever is in the
neutral position, the neutral indicator
light should come on. If the neutral in-
dicator light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric circuit.
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The engine can be started in any gear
if the brake pedal is applied. However,
it is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start the engine by turning the key to “ ”
(start).
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least 5
seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
Do not turn the key to the “ ” (start) position
with the engine running; otherwise, damage
to the electric starter may result.
TIPFor maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
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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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Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running and the drive select lever is in any
gear. There is a risk of injury because:●
Children or others may accidentally press
the accelerator pedal.
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Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the accelerator pedal.
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The parking brake may not keep the vehi-
cle from accelerating.
Unwanted vehicle movement can cause seri-
ous injury or death, and it may be dangerous
to try to stop the vehicle. Parking on a flat area
When parking on a flat area, stop the engine
and shift the drive select lever into the neutral
position. Apply the parking brake to help pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling.
Parking on a slope
The parking brake acts only on the rear
wheels when in “2WD”. For the parking brake
to take effect on all four wheels, shift to
“DIFF LOCK” before stopping the engine.
If you park on a hill that is too steep the vehi-
cle may roll out of control. Never park on hills
that are so steep you cannot walk up them
easily. If you must park on an incline follow
these instructions:
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop by applying the
brake pedal.
2. Put the vehicle in “DIFF LOCK”.
3. Turn the key to “ ” (off).
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