YAMAHA VIKING 2017 Owners Manual

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EBU33060Owner’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.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
repairs.
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.1. Owner’s manual
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1. Owner’s tool kit
2. Tire pressure gauge
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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
torque settings and adjust them as neces-
sary.UB427BE0.book Page 3 Friday, February 5, 2016 2:14 PM

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EBU32031Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control systemFor vehicles not equipped with an odometer or hour meter, follow the month maintenance in-
tervals.
 For vehicles equipped with an odometer or an ho ur 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.
 Items marked with an asterisk should be perfor med by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.NO. ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√
2 *Va l v e s • Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary. √√√√
3 Spark plug • Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√√
4 *Breather system • Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√
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5*Exhaust system • Check for leakage.
• Check for looseness and tighten all screw
clamps and joints if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary. √√√
6 *Air induction sys-
tem • Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and
hose for damage.
• Replace any damaged parts if necessary. √√√√√
7 Spark arrester •Clean. √√√
NO. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300UB427BE0.book Page 5 Friday, February 5, 2016 2:14 PM

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EBU32112General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. ITEMROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes
first month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
1 *Cooling system • Check coolant leakage.
• Repair if necessary.
√√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 2 years
2 Air filter element •Clean.
• Replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours (more often in
wet or dusty areas)
3Engine oil • Change (warm engine before draining). √√√√
4 Engine oil filter
cartridge • Replace.
√√√
5 Final gear oil/Dif-
ferential gear oil • Check oil level and for leakage.
√√√√√
• Change. √√
6 *Front brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age/see page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
7 *Rear brake • Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leak-
age/see page 8-8.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
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8*Parking brake • Check operation and free play/brake pad
wear.
• Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit. √√√√√
9 *Brake fluid • Change. Every 2 years
10 *Accelerator pedal • Check operation and free play. √√√√√
11 *V-b e l t • Check operation.
• Check for wear, cracks, or damage. √√
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12 *Wheels • Check balance/damage/runout.
• Repair if necessary. √ √√√
13 *Wheel bearings • Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness/damage.
• Replace if damaged. √ √√√
14 *Front and rear
suspension • Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
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15 *Steering system • Check operation and for looseness. Replace
if damaged.
• Check toe-in. Adjust if necessary. √√√√√
16 *Stabilizer bushes • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√√
NO. ITEM
ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month136612
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300UB427BE0.book Page 7 Friday, February 5, 2016 2:14 PM

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EBU32330TIPSome maintenance items need more frequent serv ice if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty,
sandy or muddy areas, or at full throttle.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.17 *Rear knuckle up-
per and lower piv-
ots • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
18 *Drive shaft uni-
versal joint • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√
19 *Engine mount • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check bolt tightness. √√√
20 *Front and rear
axle boots • Check for cracks or other damage, and re-
place if necessary. √√
21 *Fittings and fas-
teners • Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
√√√√√
NO. ITEM
ROUTINE INITIAL
EVERY
Whichev- er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300UB427BE0.book Page 8 Friday, February 5, 2016 2:14 PM

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• 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. UB427BE0.book Page 9 Friday, February 5, 2016 2:14 PM

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EBU32340HoodTo remove1. Pull the tab on each hood lock up, and then turn the hood locks 1/4 turn clock-
wise.
2. Remove the hood.1. Tab
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1. Tab
2. Hood lock
1. Hood
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2
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To install1. 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 securely
installed.NOTICEECB02180Do not drive the vehicle with the hood
open, unlatched, or removed.
EBU33020Engine 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 4-22 forcargo bed lifting and lowering proce-
dures.)
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and then
wipe it off with a clean rag.
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