lock YAMAHA VIKING 2017 Owner's Manual

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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).
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 6-7.
EBU33360Operation on different 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.
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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 main-
tain momentum, but not so fast that you can-
not react 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
obstacle, 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 toslow your descent. Release the brake and be-
gin to coast down the hill. Use engine braking
as much as possible, gently applying the
brakes when necessary.
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 slowly. Go as slowly as possible. If
you begin to go too fast, apply the brakes
gently. Avoid hard application of the brakes,
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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
1
1. Tab
2. Hood lock
1. Hood
1
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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WARNING
EWB02721Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precau-
tions:
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, reducing brak-
ing performance. 
Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
 Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.
 Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4
may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion.
 Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Wa-
ter will significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICEECB01161Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
1. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid: DOT 4
1
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1. Shift the drive select lever into low gear“L”.
2. Check the parking brake lever free play. The maximum free play is equal to one
click of the parking brake lever. If neces-
sary, adjust the free play as follows.
3. Release the parking brake lever.
4. Slide the rubber cover back on the park- ing brake cable.
5. Loosen the locknut. 6. 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.1. Parking brake lever free play
1
1. Rubber cover
2. Adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
(a)
(b)
2
3
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “ ” (off) and turn off the
electrical circuit in question.
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1 3
2
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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
8. Radiator fan motor fuse “FAN”
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2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb holder(together with the bulb) by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Push the burnt-out bulb in and turn it counterclockwise 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. 7. Install the quick fastener screws, bolts,
and nuts, and then tighten the panel nuts
and the panel rear bolt to the specified
torques.
EBU32700TroubleshootingAlthough Yamaha vehicles receive an inspec-
tion before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation. Any problem in
the fuel, compression, or ignition systems can
cause poor starting and loss of power. The
troubleshooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks. If your vehicle
requires any repair, take it to a Yamaha deal-
er.
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1
Tightening torques:Panel nut:7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Panel rear bolt: 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
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EBU32720
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EBU32731CleaningFrequent, 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 the brakes. Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability, in-
creasing the chance of an accident.
[EWB03471]

NOTICE: Excessive water pres-
sure may cause water seepage and
deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and electri-
cal devices. Many expensive repair
bills have resulted from improper high-
pressure detergent applications such
as those available in coin-operated car
washers.
[ECB00712]
TIPThe tailgate can be removed to make it easier
to clean the cargo bed. To separate the tail-
gate from the cargo bed, unhook the latches,
lift the left side of the tailgate and pull the tail-
gate to the left. 4. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed off, wash all surfaces with warm
water and mild, detergent-type soap. An
old toothbrush or bottle brush is handy
for hard-to-get-at places.
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4. Put the frame on stands or blocks to raiseall wheels off the ground.
5. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet to prevent moisture from entering.
6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmo-
sphere, coat all exposed metal surfaces
with a light film of oil. Do not apply oil to
any rubber parts or the seat covers.
7. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in a dry place and recharge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively warm or cold place [less than 0
°C (30 °F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)].
Use of fuel stabilizer eliminates the need to
drain the fuel system. Consult a Yamaha
dealer if the fuel system needs to be drained.
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