tire type YAMAHA VIKING 2015 Owners Manual

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Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Improper use of the
brakes can cause the tires to lose traction, re-
ducing control of the vehicle and increasing
the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than abrupt braking, particu-
larly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces. Engine braking
Engine compression braking is designed to
assist you when operating your Viking off-
road. With this feature, the engine helps slow
the vehicle down after you take your foot off
the accelerator. Engine braking is more no-
ticeable in four-wheel drive. Application of ve-
hicle brakes provides additional stopping
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Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha Viking were
designed to match the performance capabili-
ties and to provide the best combination of
handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to re-
place all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires in
pairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the originals. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
Viking can affect handling and stability.
This can cause a loss of control.
The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model.
Front tire:Size: 25 × 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:
25 × 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
V-belt
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio: 41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Operation:
Right hand operation
Reverse gear: 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Low range: 31/16 (1.938)
High range:
30/21 (1.429)Chassis:Frame type:Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
3.7 °
Trail: 19.0 mm (0.75 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 25 × 8-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
25 × 10-12NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10Loading:Maximum loading limit:
445 kg (981 lb)
(Total weight of operator, passengers, cargo, accesso-
ries, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Vehicle load:0 – 300 kg (0 – 661 lb):Front:
75.0 kPa (0.750 kgf/cm
2, 11 psi)
Rear: 90.0 kPa (0.900 kgf/cm2, 13 psi)
Vehicle load: 300 kg – maximum (661 lb – maximum):Front:
75.0 kPa (0.750 kgf/cm2, 11 psi)
Rear: 125.0 kPa (1.250 kgf/cm2, 18 psi)
Minimum: Vehicle load:0 – 300 kg (0 – 661 lb):
Front: 70.0 kPa (0.700 kgf/cm2, 10 psi)
Rear:
85.0 kPa (0.850 kgf/cm2, 12 psi)
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