YAMAHA VIKING VI 2016 Workshop Manual

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Set the switch to “ ” to turn off the head-
lights and taillights.NOTICEECB02060Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate
properly. If this should happen, remove the
battery and recharge it.
EBU31400On-Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”This vehicle is equipped with an On-Com-
mand drive knob to select the drive mode.
The knob has three positions: “2WD”, “4WD”,
and “DIFF LOCK”. Select the appropriate
drive according to terrain and conditions.
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied
to the rear wheels only.
 “4WD” (four-wheel drive): Power is sup-
plied to the rear and front wheels.1. On-Command drive knob “2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK”
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“DIFF LOCK” (four-wheel drive with the dif-
ferential gear locked): Power is supplied to
the rear and front wheels with the differen-
tial gear locked. Unlike the “4WD” mode, all
wheels turn at the same speed regardless
of traction.EBU33192Horn switch “ ”Press the switch to sound the horn.
EBU31410Accelerator pedalPress the accelerator pedal down to increase
engine speed. Spring tension returns the ped-
al to the rest position when released. Always
check that the accelerator pedal returns nor-
mally before starting the engine.EBU31420Brake pedalPress the brake pedal to slow or stop the ve-
hicle.
1. Horn switch “ ”
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1. Accelerator pedal
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EBU34750Parking brake leverThe parking brake lever is located at the right
side of the steering wheel. Setting the parking
brake lever will help keep the vehicle from
moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever rear-
ward completely.
To release the parking brake, pull rearward on
the lever, press the release button, and then
push the lever all the way forward.
TIPSpring tension helps return the lever to the
released position.
 If you drive the vehicle with the parking
brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.
1. Brake pedal
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1. Parking brake lever
2. Release button
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EBU31440Drive select leverThe drive select lever is used to shift the vehi-
cle into the low, high, neutral, and reverse po-
sitions. (Refer to page 6-3 for the drive select
lever operation.)
EBU31450Fuel tank capTo openRemove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
To closeInstall the fuel tank cap by turning it clock-
wise.
1. Drive select lever
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1. Fuel tank cap
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EBU31460DoorsTo open a door, pull the latch outward. To
close a door, push or pull the door inward un-
til it is securely latched. Be sure the door is
SECURELY LATCHED AFTER CLOSING IT.
Front doorRear door
EBU31470SeatsTo remove a seat cushion, lift the front of the
cushion, and then pu
ll the cushion off.
1. Latch
2. Door
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1. Latch
2. Door
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To install a seat cushion, insert the projec-
tions on the rear of the seat cushion under the
seat frame, and then insert the projection on
the front of the cushion into the grommet
while pushing the cushion downward. Make
sure the seats are properly secured before
riding. WARNING! A loose seat could cause
the operator to lose control, or cause the
operator or passengers to fall.
[EWB03220] EBU31480
Adjusting the driver seat positionThe driver seat can be adjusted to one of
three positions to suit the driver’s preference.
1. Driver seat cushion
2. Passenger seat cushion
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Adjust the driver seat position as follows.1. Remove the driver seat cushion. (See the
previous section “Seats”.)
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Move the seat frame to the desired posi- tion and align the bolt holes in the seat
frame with the bolt holes in the vehicle
frame. 4. Install the bolts, and then tighten the bolts
to the specified torque.
5. Install the cushion.
EBU31490Seat beltsThis vehicle is equipped with three-point seat
belts for the driver and passengers. Always
wear the seat belts properly while riding in the
vehicle. See page 7-5 for more information.
1. Bolt
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Tightening torque: Driver seat bolt:23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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Front seat belts
Rear seat belts
EBU31501Glove compartmentThis vehicle is equipped with a glove com-
partment.
When storing any documents in the glove
compartment, be sure to wrap them in a plas-
tic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the glove compartment.NOTICEECB02071To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the glove compartment. If they
must be stored, wrap them in appropriate
cushioning material.
1. Seat belt
1. Seat belt
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EBU31512Storage compartmentsThe storage compartments are located under
the multi-function meter, under the driver
seat, under the front passenger seats, and
under the rear right passenger seat. To ac-
cess an under-seat storage compartment, re-
move the seat cushion (see page 4-15).1. Unlock.
2. Open.
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1. Storage compartment
1. Front storage compartment
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When storing any documents in the storage
compartments, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet. When
washing the vehicle, be careful not to let any
water enter the storage compartments.NOTICEECB02241To protect from damage, do not put metal
items, like tools, or sharply edged items di-
rectly in the storage compartment. If these
items must be stored, wrap them in appro-
priate cushioning material.
To use the front center storage compartment,
remove the storage compartment cover.
WARNING! Fuel vapors can be a fire or ex- plosion hazard. To avoid injury or death,
never store fuel or flammable liquids in this
storage compartment.
[EWB03230]
NOTICE: Do
not exceed the specified maximum load
limit for this storage compartment.
[ECB02090]
1. Rear storage compartment
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Maximum load limit: Storage compartment under the front cen-
ter passenger seat:8.4 kg (18 lb)
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