check oil YAMAHA VIKING 2017 Owners Manual

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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 3-1Left view ............................................... 3-1
Right view ............................................. 3-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................ 4-1 Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ....... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 4-6
Light switch ........................................ 4-10
On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 4-11
Horn switch ....................................... 4-12
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-12
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-12 Parking brake lever ............................ 4-13
Drive select lever ................................ 4-14
Fuel tank cap...................................... 4-14
Doors .................................................. 4-15
Seats .................................................. 4-15
Adjusting the driver seat position....... 4-16
Seat belts ........................................... 4-17
Glove compartment ........................... 4-18
Storage compartments ...................... 4-18
Cup holders ........................................ 4-20
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-21
The front and rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-23
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-23
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-24
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................... 5-1 Front and rear brakes ........................... 5-3
Fuel....................................................... 5-3
Engine oil.............................................. 5-5
Coolant ................................................. 5-6
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Differential gear .................................... 5-6
Accelerator pedal ................................. 5-6
Seat belts ............................................. 5-6
Passenger handhold ............................ 5-7
Steering ................................................ 5-7
Fittings and fasteners ........................... 5-7
Instruments, lights and switches .......... 5-7
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires ...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1 Engine break-in .................................... 6-1
Starting the engine ............................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving .................................... 6-3
On-Command drive knob..................... 6-5
Parking ................................................. 6-7
Loading................................................. 6-7
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE .............. 7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE........................ 7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ........................................... 7-12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .....................8-4
General maintenance and lubrication chart ....................................................8-6
Hood ...................................................8-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .........8-11
Final gear oil .......................................8-16
Differential gear oil ..............................8-19
Coolant ...............................................8-21
Axle boots ...........................................8-22
Spark plug inspection .........................8-23
Cleaning the air filter element .............8-25
Cleaning the air filter case/duct check hose........................................8-30
V-belt case drain plug.........................8-31
Cleaning the spark arrester ................8-31
Valve clearance...................................8-33
Brakes.................................................8-33
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..................................................8-33
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EBU31582Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own-
er’s Manual.
WARNING
EWB00482Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem can-
not be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by
a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes • Check operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary. 5-3, 8-33, 8-38
Parking brake • Check for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-36
Fuel • Check fuel level.
• Fill with the recommended fuel if necessary. 5-3
Engine oil • Check oil level.
• Fill with oil to proper level if necessary. 5-5, 8-11
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Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• Fill with coolant if necessary.
5-6, 8-21
Final gear oil/Differen-
tial gear oil • Check for leakage. 5-6, 5-6, 8-16, 8-19
Accelerator pedal • Check free play and for proper operation. 5-6
Seat belts • Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-6
Passenger handhold • Check for stability and proper fastening. 5-7, 7-8
Steering • Check for proper operation. 5-7
Fittings and fasteners • Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-7
Instruments, lights and
switches • Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7, 8-50, 8-52, 8-53
Wheels and tires • Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-8, 8-40, 8-42
Axle boots • Check for damage. 8-22
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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EBU31760CoolantCheck the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold (the coolant level
will vary with engine temperature).
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is be-
tween the minimum and maximum level
marks on the coolant reservoir. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum level mark,
add additional coolant to bring the level up to
maximum level mark. If coolant is not avail-
able, add distilled water. Change the coolant
every two years. (See page 8-21.)NOTICEECB02120Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine. You may use soft water if you can-
not get distilled water.
EBU36020Final gearMake sure there is no oil leaking from the final
gear case.EBU36030Differential gearMake sure there is no oil leaking from the dif-
ferential gear case.EBU31790Accelerator pedalCheck to see that the accelerator pedal oper-
ates correctly. It must operate smoothly and
spring back to the idle position fully when re-
leased. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.EBU31800Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed,
torn, stretched, or damaged. The seat belts
must move smoothly when pulled out and re-
tract on its own when released. The seat belts
must also lock up when quickly pulled out.
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark): 0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)
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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. √√
√
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.
√√
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)
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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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5. Insert the dipstick completely into the oilfiller hole, and then remove it again to
check the oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.
6. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, remove the right rear
panel by removing the quick fastener
screws and bolts, and then add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to raise it to
the correct level.
1. Engine oil dipstick
1
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Oil filler hole1
2
3
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down. NOTICEECB00301In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
“CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher. 
Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for
several minutes while checking it for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, wait at least 10 minu-
tes, and then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
14. Install the right rear panel by installing the
bolts and the quick fastener screws.
15. Lower the cargo bed.EBU36050Final gear oilCheck the oil level and change the final gear
oil at the intervals specified in the general
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Checking the final gear oil level 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Recommended engine oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.20 L (2.33 US qt, 1.94 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
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