YAMAHA VIKING VI 2016 Owner's Guide

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• This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and five passengers. Never carry passengers inthe cargo bed.
• The driver and passengers should wear seat belts properly.
• The driver and passengers must be able to pu t both feet flat on the floorboard while seated
upright with their backs against the backrests. The passengers must be able to reach and
hold the passenger handhold within the cage/frame.
• The driver and passengers should wear an ap proved motorcycle helmet that fits properly.
The driver and passengers should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield), gloves,
over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
• Do not drive or ride as a passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
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Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe oper-
ating condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an
accident or equipment damage. See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation checks.
Prepare your load or trailer
Carrying loads, towing a trailer, or pulling object s can affect handling, stability, and cause the risk
of overturns or other accidents.
 Read Chapter 6 before loading, towing, or pulling objects.
 Do not overload the vehicle or trailer. Refer to label in cargo bed for cargo bed load limit. Refer
to label next to hitch for tongue weight and trailer load limits.
 Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side, and as low and as far forward as possible.
 Secure cargo so that it will not shift – a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be
thrown forward and strike occupants.
While using your Yamaha Viking VI
 Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure the passengers are seated, belted, and holding onto the passenger handhold.
Close doors before driving. Any part of your body (arms, legs, and head) outside the vehicle
can be struck by objects your vehicle is passin g or crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a roll-
over accident.
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Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving, even on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The Viking VI has higher gro und clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in situations where some other vehicles may not.
 Avoid rollovers:
• Use care when turning:
• Turning the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in a rollover.
• Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or back-wheel sliding, and never do donuts.
• Slow down before entering a turn and avoid hard braking in a turn.
• When making tight turns from a stop or at sl ow speeds, avoid sudden or hard acceleration.
• Drive straight up and down inclines, not across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable, drive
slowly and turn downhill immediately if you feel the vehicle may tip.
• Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go slowly if you must drive on pavement. This
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If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or ro ll, keep your body completely inside the protec-
tive structure of the vehicle:
• Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on the
steering wheel or passenger handhold.
• Do not put your hands or feet outside of the vehicle for any reason. Your arm or leg could be
crushed.
• Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg.
 Do not operate this vehicle on any public street, road, or highway, even if dirt or gravel.
 Do not operate the vehicle in fast-flowing water or water deeper than 37 cm (15 in). If you must
cross shallow, slow-moving water, choose your path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs, large
rocks, or slippery surfaces. Operating this vehi cle through deep or fast-flowing water can lead
to loss of control or overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuries, use care when
crossing through water.
 When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer:
• Reduce speed, operate in low gear only, and allow more room to stop.
• Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use extreme caution when towing or carrying a load on inclines.
• Load trailer properly and use extra care when towing or pulling.
 Do not tow or pull objects from any part of the vehicle other than the trailer hitch bracket or
winch (if installed).
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you do not
see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you
can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide
can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poor ly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symp-
toms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave th e area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MED-
ICAL TREATMENT.
 Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open win-
dows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels.
 Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or partia lly enclosed areas such as barns, garages, or
carports.
 Do not run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through open-
ings such as windows and doors.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your Viking VI is an important decision. Genuine Yamaha Accessories,
which are available only from a Yamaha dealer, have been designed, tested, and approved by
Yamaha for use on your Viking VI. Many companies with no connect ion to Yamaha manufacture parts and accessories or offer oth-
er modifications for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is no t in a position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neither endorse nor recommend the
use of accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not specifically recommended by
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Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifications
While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha Acces-
sories, recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because
of potential safety hazards to yo u or others. Installing aftermarket products or having other mod-
ifications performed to your Viking VI that chan ge any of the vehicle’s design or operation char-
acteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible
for injuries related to changes in the vehicle.
Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your Viking VI were designed to match the performance capa-
bilities and to provide the best combination of ha ndling, braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims,
sizes, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 8-44 for tire specifications and
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EBU31170
DESCRIPTION
EBU31180Left view
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1. Radiator cap
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Driver seat
4. Shoulder bolster
5. Driver seat belt
6. Air filter
7. Passenger seat belt
8. Cargo bed
9. Spark arrester
10.Rear shock absorber assembly
11.Spark plug
12.Cargo bed release lever
13.Door
14.Storage compartment
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EBU31190Right view
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1. Tail/brake light
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Passenger seat belt
4. Passenger seat
5. Battery
6. Fuses
7. Headlight
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Storage compartment
10.Fuel tank cap
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EBU31200Controls and instruments
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1. Light switch
2. On-Command drive knob
3. Steering wheel
4. Main switch
5. Parking brake lever
6. Helmet indicator light
7. Seat belt indicator light
8. Drive select lever
9. Horn switch
10.Accelerator pedal
11.Brake pedal
12.Multi-function meter unit 13.Front passenger handhold
14.Glove compartment
15.Auxiliary DC jack
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The vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this man-
ual.
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1. Rear passenger handhold
2. Auxiliary DC jackUB857AE0.book Page 4 Monday, August 24, 2015 8:59 AM