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This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery. There is no
need to check the electrolyte or to add dis-
tilled water. However, the battery lead con-
nections need to be checked and, if
necessary, tightened.

WARNING

EWB03410

Avoid battery contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Shield eyes when working near
batteries. Keep out of reach of children.
You could be poisoned or severely burned
by the sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte. In
case of accidental contact with battery
electrolyte:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt
medical attention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.

 

WARNING

EWB03420

Batteries may produce explosive gases.
Ventilate when charging or using in a
closed space. Keep batteries away from
sparks, flames, cigarettes, or other sourc-
es of ignition.

 

To remove the battery

1. Turn the key to “

” (off).

2. Remove the hood. (See page 8-10 for

hood removal and installation proce-
dures.)

3. Remove the air intake duct panel by re-

moving the quick fastener screws.

UB4210E0.book  Page 42  Tuesday, April 28, 2015  1:25 PM

Summary of Contents for VIKING 2015

Page 1: ...DIC2342 OWNER S MANUAL B42 F8199 10 LIT 11626 29 20 YXM70VDXG YXM70VDHG YXM70VPXG YXM70VPHG YXM70VPSG READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information...

Page 2: ...EBU31030 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this ve hicle if it is sold UB4210E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 28 2015 1 25 PM...

Page 3: ...ic understanding of the features and operation of this vehicle It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures If you have any ques tions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ve...

Page 4: ...afety alert symbol It is used to alert you to poten tial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that fol low this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous sit...

Page 5: ...to operate this vehicle It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public lands where vehicles its size are prohibited This vehicle complies with almost all state off highway noise level and spark arres...

Page 6: ...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 17 Sto...

Page 7: ...2 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...

Page 8: ...8 39 Wheel removal 8 39 Tire replacement 8 40 Wheel installation 8 41 Battery 8 41 Jump starting 8 45 Fuse replacement 8 46 Replacing a headlight bulb 8 49 Headlight beam adjustment 8 51 Tail brake li...

Page 9: ...labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a re...

Page 10: ...1 2 1 14 13 1 2 3 8 4 15 3 11 4 9 10 6 5 12 8 7 UB4210E0 book Page 2 Tuesday April 28 2015 1 25 PM...

Page 11: ...t on the floor or footrests and keep your hands on the steering wheel or handhold Never hold cage Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A certifies th...

Page 12: ...411 kg Recommended FRONT REAR Minimum FRONT REAR 11 psi 18 psi 10 psi 17 psi 75 kPa 100 kPa 70 kPa 95 kPa 75 kPa 125 kPa 70 kPa 120 kPa Vehicle load is weight of operator passengers accessories cargo...

Page 13: ...prevent it from shifting Never load more than 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf tongue weight on towing bracket Do not tow more than 6664 N 680 kgf 1500 lbf rolling weight trailer plus cargo Tow or pull only from...

Page 14: ...cle When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer Reduce speed and allow more room to stop Turn gradually and slowly Avoid hills and rough terrain Secure cargo so that it will not shift a loose load coul...

Page 15: ...met eye protection and protective gear Fasten seat belts Do not allow anyone to ride in the cargo bed Avoid side hilling riding across slopes Plan for hills rough terrain ruts and other changes in tra...

Page 16: ...ese two chapters and the labels on the vehicle to instruct new operators and passengers Do not allow anyone else to operate your vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are unsure that he she is willing...

Page 17: ...ly The driver and passengers must be able to put 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 passenge...

Page 18: ...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 car...

Page 19: ...n a rollover Avoid sideways sliding skidding or fishtailing 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 slow speeds...

Page 20: ...avoid sharp drop offs large rocks or slippery surfaces Operating this vehicle through deep or fast flowing water can lead to loss of control or overturn To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuri...

Page 21: ...r partially 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 Acc...

Page 22: ...ny of the vehicle s design or operation charac teristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Aftermarke...

Page 23: ...y 2 Radiator cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Driver seat 5 Shoulder bolster 6 Driver seat belt 7 Cargo bed 8 Tail brake light 9 Spark arrester 10 Rear shock absorber assembly 11 Spark plug 12 Cargo bed...

Page 24: ...2 1 7 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Passenger seat belt 3 Passenger seat 4 Air filter 5 Battery 6 Fuses 7 Headlight 8 Coolant reservoir 9 Storage compartment 10 Fuel tank cap 11 Oil filter cartridge UB4210E...

Page 25: ...14 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 Accelerator pedal 10 Brake p...

Page 26: ...not be removed TIP The helmet indicator light comes on and stays on while the key is turned to on EBU31240 off All electrical circuits are switched off The key can be removed EBU31250 start The electr...

Page 27: ...ial gear lock indicator light DIFF LOCK 2 Low range indicator light L 3 High range indicator light H 4 Neutral indicator light N 5 Reverse indicator light R 6 Parking brake indicator light 7 On Comman...

Page 28: ...On Command differential gear lock indicator and the On Command differen tial gear lock indicator light DIFF LOCK come on when the On Command drive knob 2WD 4WD DIFF LOCK is set to the DIFF LOCK positi...

Page 29: ...overheat if the vehicle is overloaded If this happens reduce the load to specification After restarting make sure that the warning light is out Continuous use while this warning light is on may cause...

Page 30: ...ow speed the power assist is reduced to protect the EPS motor from overheating EBU31360 Helmet indicator light The indicator light comes on and stays on while the key is turned to on to remind the occ...

Page 31: ...s the total time the engine has been running a voltage display which shows the battery voltage a fuel meter a self diagnosis device Odometer and tripmeter modes 1 CLOCK button 2 RESET button 3 SELECT...

Page 32: ...th a full tank of fuel This information enables you to plan fu ture fuel stops TIP To switch the display between mph and km h turn the key to off then push and hold the SELECT button while turning the...

Page 33: ...art flashing 5 Push the RESET button to set the min utes 6 Push the SELECT button and then re lease it to start the clock Voltage display mode This display shows the battery voltage appears for 1 seco...

Page 34: ...ppear from F full towards E empty as the fuel level decreases When the E segment disappears and the fuel level warning indicator flashes refuel as soon as possible TIP This fuel meter is equipped with...

Page 35: ...error code note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECB00812 If the multi function display indicates an error code the vehicle should be checked as soon as possible...

Page 36: ...ery and recharge it EBU31400 On 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...

Page 37: ...egardless of traction EBU31410 Accelerator pedal Press the accelerator pedal down to increase engine speed Spring tension returns the ped al to the rest position when released Always check that the ac...

Page 38: ...ke 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...

Page 39: ...d reverse po sitions Refer to page 6 3 for the drive select lever operation EBU31450 Fuel tank cap To open Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it coun terclockwise To close Install the fuel tank cap b...

Page 40: ...ll 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 dow...

Page 41: ...preference 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 bo...

Page 42: ...e 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 EBU31501 Glove compartment This vehicle is equipped w...

Page 43: ...tools or sharply edged items di rectly in the glove compartment If they must be stored wrap them in appropriate cushioning material EBU34760 Storage compartments The storage compartments are located...

Page 44: ...ese items must be stored wrap them in appro priate cushioning material For YXM70VPSG To access the storage compartment under the driver seat remove the storage compart ment cover by turning it counter...

Page 45: ...nside the storage compartment EBU31520 Cup holders Be sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic bottle before placing it in a cup holder Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup holders depend...

Page 46: ...s than seal able plastic containers in the cup hold ers otherwise they may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an ac cident EBU31530 Cargo bed WARNING EW...

Page 47: ...not designed to hold heavy loads when open The tailgate could col lapse if you put heavy cargo or sit on it To open Unhook the latches and then lower the tail gate 1 Tailgate 2 Cargo hook 3 Cargo bed...

Page 48: ...n and be sure it is locked into place WARNING Keep hands body and other people away from pinch points when low ering bed Do not hold onto the cage frame while closing the bed EWB03260 EBU31540 The fro...

Page 49: ...bracket and receiver This vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch bracket and a 5 cm 2 in receiver for a stan dard trailer hitch Trailer towing equipment can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer See page 6...

Page 50: ...ies with a plug that gets hot because the jack can be dam aged 1 Set the light switch to 2 Turn the accessory off 3 Start the engine See page 6 2 4 Open the auxiliary DC jack cap and then insert the a...

Page 51: ...ehicle 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 p...

Page 52: ...ation and belt wear 5 7 Passenger handhold Check for stability and proper fastening 5 8 7 8 Steering Check for proper operation 5 8 Fittings and fasteners Check all fittings and fasteners 5 8 Instrume...

Page 53: ...page 8 33 Brake fluid leakage Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir Apply the brakes firmly for one minute If there is any leakage have the veh...

Page 54: ...ediately 4 Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se curely WARNING EWB02532 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju ry or death Handle gasoline with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should sw...

Page 55: ...eep fuel dispenser nozzle in contact with container inlet when fill ing WARNING Never refill a fuel container in the bed of any vehicle Fire may result from a build up of static electricity The discha...

Page 56: ...nt is not avail able add distilled water Change the coolant every two years See page 8 20 NOTICE ECB02120 Hard water or salt water is harmful to the engine You may use soft water if you can not get di...

Page 57: ...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 The latch plate should click securely into the buckle and release when...

Page 58: ...nual for correct tightening torque EBU31840 Instruments lights and switches Check that all instruments lights and switch es are working properly Correct if necessary EBU31850 Control cables When ridin...

Page 59: ...00 kg 0 661 lb Front 75 0 kPa 0 750 kgf cm 11 psi Rear 100 0 kPa 1 000 kgf cm 15 psi Vehicle load 300 kg maximum 661 lb maximum Front 75 0 kPa 0 750 kgf cm 11 psi Rear 125 0 kPa 1 250 kgf cm 18 psi Mi...

Page 60: ...uld cause the first reading to be incorrect Tire wear limit When the tire groove decreases to 3 mm 0 12 in due to wear replace the tire Maximum vehicle load 411 0 kg 906 lb Total weight of operator pa...

Page 61: ...parts in the engine wear and polish them selves to achieve the correct operating clear ances During this period prolonged full throttle op eration or any condition that might result in excessive engin...

Page 62: ...l position When the drive select lever is in the neutral position the neutral indicator light should come on If the neutral indi cator light does not come on ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electri...

Page 63: ...omplete stop and waiting for the engine to return to normal idle speed Damage to the engine or drive train may occur Shifting neutral to high and high to low 1 Stop the vehicle and take your foot off...

Page 64: ...e shift guide When in reverse the reverse indicator light should be on If the light does not come on ask a Yamaha dealer to in spect the reverse indicator light electri cal circuit Due to the synchron...

Page 65: ...he different drive indicators and the differential gear lock indicator light DIFF LOCK come on as follows Knob position Indication Drive mode No indicator light 2WD two wheel drive Power is supplied t...

Page 66: ...ator light are flashing turning the steering wheel back and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage or disengage Riding before the differential gear is properly engaged or disengaged e g...

Page 67: ...overturn or other accident Do not exceed the Maximum Loading Limits for the vehicle see MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT in this section and ve hicle labeling Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side...

Page 68: ...w gear whenever you are carrying heavier loads or when towing a trailer WARNING EWB03320 Carrying loads or towing a trailer can in crease the risk of loss of control an over turn or other accident To...

Page 69: ...ions for that product and only attach to the hitch or hitch bracket of the Viking WARNING Improperly pulling can cause serious injury or death Never ex ceed the pulling load limit of the Viking Avoid...

Page 70: ...from cars ATVs go carts golf cars and grounds keeping vehicles The Viking has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rugged terrain and as a result can overturn in situations where some...

Page 71: ...not in use to prevent unauthorized use of the machine Parents Many states have implemented new motor vehicle licensing requirements for young driv ers These requirements are in response to the disprop...

Page 72: ...passen ger who has been using drugs or alcohol Do not allow children who need child safety seats or booster seats in the Viking The seat belt is not designed to restrain auto motive child safety seats...

Page 73: ...not protect occupants in all rollovers or accidents Body parts outside of vehicle can be struck by passing objects or crushed during vehicle rollover Do not put your hands or feet outside of the vehic...

Page 74: ...hicle the protective structure or oth er objects in an accident or during operation You may also fall completely out or be partial ly ejected from the vehicle which may lead to being crushed between t...

Page 75: ...ueeze the latch plate ends together along its long edges in order to more eas ily adjust its location up or down along the length of the belt 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pul...

Page 76: ...ot as shown To raise the belt remove the belt from the height adjuster slot 7 To release the buckle firmly press the re lease button Doors The doors are designed to reduce the likeli hood that you wil...

Page 77: ...osition and balance Holding onto the handhold helps to reduce the likelihood that the pas sengers put a hand outside the vehicle if the vehicle begins to tip The driver should make sure the passengers...

Page 78: ...he holes in the handhold bar with the holes in the handhold supports 3 Insert the pins into the holes and secure them with the wire loops Make sure that the handhold is properly secured before riding...

Page 79: ...rboard allows you to brace your feet which helps you keep your body in the vehicle in the event of an accident or rollover Keep your feet on the floorboard during operation Steering wheel Keep both ha...

Page 80: ...uick motion could injure your thumbs or wrist if your thumbs or hand s are inside the steering wheel Grip the steering wheel so that your thumbs will not be hit by the spokes As an example see the ill...

Page 81: ...uries if any part of you is outside the vehicle cage frame pro tective structure during a rollover Help protect you if outside objects intrude inside the vehicle during operation Help protect you in t...

Page 82: ...Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with the oper ation of your vehicle Remember driving ag gressively or making abrupt maneuvers even on flat open areas can cause side rollovers Bec...

Page 83: ...you feel the back of the vehicle start to slide to your right steer to the right If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or roll keep your body completely inside the protective structure of the...

Page 84: ...h loose or slippery surfaces Engine braking Engine compression braking is designed to assist you when operating your Viking off road With this feature the engine helps slow the vehicle down after you...

Page 85: ...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 oper...

Page 86: ...ense and remember that some hills are too steep for you to climb or descend Use proper driving techniques to avoid rearward for ward or sideways rollovers on hills and slopes Drive straight up and dow...

Page 87: ...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 to slow...

Page 88: ...vehicle airborne as injury loss of control and damage to the vehicle could occur Pavement This vehicle is designed for off road use only Avoid paved surfaces Turn gradually and go slowly if you must d...

Page 89: ...rupt ma neuvers If you feel the vehicle begin to slide sideways or fishtail during a turn steer into the direction of the slide if possible to regain directional control For example if you feel the ba...

Page 90: ...the area thoroughly Look from both your approach side and exit side If you believe you can continue safely choose the path that will allow you to get over the ob stacle and at as close to a right angl...

Page 91: ...ile using the ve hicle If you are not familiar with vehicle service have a Yamaha dealer perform the service WARNING EWB02563 Turn off the engine when performing main tenance unless otherwise specifie...

Page 92: ...rvice 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 th...

Page 93: ...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 UB4210E0 book Page 3 Tuesday Ap...

Page 94: ...ed Items marked with an asterisk should be performed 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...

Page 95: ...Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 320...

Page 96: ...necessary Every 20 40 hours more often in wet or dusty areas 3 Engine oil Replace warm engine before draining 4 Engine oil filter cartridge Replace 5 Final gear oil Dif ferential gear oil Check oil l...

Page 97: ...rings Check bearing assemblies for loose ness damage Replace if damaged 14 Front and rear suspension Check operation and for leakage Correct if necessary 15 Steering system Check operation and for loo...

Page 98: ...se 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 damag...

Page 99: ...s 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 UB4210E0 book Page 9 Tuesday A...

Page 100: ...340 Hood To remove 1 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 1 UB4210E0 book Page 10 Tuesday April 28...

Page 101: ...efore 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 level 1 Park the vehi...

Page 102: ...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...

Page 103: ...minutes and then turn it off 3 Lift the cargo bed up See page 4 23 for cargo bed lifting and lowering proce dures 4 Remove the right rear panel by removing the quick fastener screws and bolts 5 Place...

Page 104: ...ridge If the O ring remains attached to the crankcase oil leakage may occur TIP An oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha dealer 8 Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new...

Page 105: ...t and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 11 Refill with the specified amount of recom mended engine oil and then insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler hole 1 O ring Tightening...

Page 106: ...g immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 13 Turn the engine off wait at least 10 min utes and then check the oil level and cor rect it if necessary 14 Install the right rear panel by...

Page 107: ...en the bolt to the specified torque Changing the final gear oil 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Place an oil pan under the final gear case to collect the used oil 3 Remove the final gear oil f...

Page 108: ...ed torque 8 Check for oil leakage If oil leakage is found check for the cause EBU32380 Differential gear oil Checking the differential gear oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Remove the...

Page 109: ...torque Changing the differential gear oil 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Place an oil pan under the differential gear case to collect the used oil 3 Remove the differential gear oil filler b...

Page 110: ...oil leakage is found check for the cause EBU32990 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride Checking the coolant level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Check the coolant lev...

Page 111: ...r check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible The radiator fan is automatically switched on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator NOTICE ECB02260 Mix antifree...

Page 112: ...1 Lift the cargo bed up See page 4 23 for cargo bed lifting and lowering proce dures 2 Remove the spark plug cap 3 Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit to remove the spark plug as shown 1 Front...

Page 113: ...ould periodically remove and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause the spark plug to slowly break down and erode If electrode erosion becomes ex cessive or if carbon and other de...

Page 114: ...cated more often if the vehicle is operated in extremely dusty areas Each time air filter ele ment maintenance is performed check the air inlet to the air filter case for obstructions Check the air fi...

Page 115: ...and then re move the center passenger seat by re moving the bolts 3 Remove covers A and B by removing the quick fastener screws 4 Remove the air filter case cover by un hooking the holders 1 Center p...

Page 116: ...frame inward remove the air filter el ement holder 7 Remove the sponge material from the air filter frame 1 Air filter case cover holder 2 Air filter case cover 1 Air filter element 2 1 1 1 1 Air fil...

Page 117: ...ist the sponge material when squeezing it ECB00442 10 Wash the sponge material in warm soapy water to remove remaining solvent then rinse thoroughly with plain warm water 11 Squeeze excess water out o...

Page 118: ...stall the air filter element holder 16 Install the air filter element 17 Fit the holders on the air filter case cover onto the projections on the air filter case and then install the air filter case c...

Page 119: ...heck hose There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter case under the cargo bed and a check hose at the bottom of the air duct The air duct check hose can be accessed under the vehicle If dus...

Page 120: ...after re moving the drain plug have a Yamaha dealer inspect the vehicle as the water may affect other engine parts EBU32450 Cleaning the spark arrester WARNING EWB03370 Hot exhaust system may cause b...

Page 121: ...ster portion of the tailpipe and inside of the tailpipe housing 4 Install the gasket and then insert the tail pipe into the muffler and align the bolt holes 5 Install the bolts and tighten them to the...

Page 122: ...serviced or ad justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak ing ability and an accident EBU32480 Checking the front and rear brake pads Each brake pad is provided with wear indica tor grooves which allo...

Page 123: ...ear indicator groove has al most disappeared have a Yamaha dealer re place the brake pads as a set EBU32500 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum...

Page 124: ...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 th...

Page 125: ...nance or when they are damaged or leaking Replace the oil seals every two years Replace the brake hoses every four years EBU32530 Checking the brake pedal Have a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at the...

Page 126: ...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...

Page 127: ...560 Cable inspection and lubrication WARNING EWB03380 Damaged cables could restrict operation which may cause an accident or injury In spect control cables frequently and re place damaged cables Corro...

Page 128: ...eriodic maintenance and lubrication chart Have a Yamaha dealer replace the stabilizer bushes if necessary EBU32590 Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lu brication left and right Lubricate the knuckle...

Page 129: ...l 1 Loosen the wheel nuts 2 Elevate the vehicle and place a suitable stand under the frame 3 Remove the nuts from the wheel 4 Remove the wheel Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommend...

Page 130: ...must replace the tires in pairs front or rear with tires of the same size and type as the originals Never replace just one tire WARNING EWB03390 Installing improper tires on your Yamaha Viking can aff...

Page 131: ...d 3 Tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque WARNING EWB03400 Do not reverse the rims on your Yamaha Viking to widen the track width Installing wheels improperly increase...

Page 132: ...battery electrolyte EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Get prompt medical attention EYES Flush with wat...

Page 133: ...1002 6 Pull the battery out of its compartment To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have dis charged Keep in mind that the battery tends to...

Page 134: ...onth and fully charge it if necessary NOTICE ECB00941 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause perma nent battery damage To install the battery TIP Be sure the battery is...

Page 135: ...ery Do not touch the positive lead of the jumper cable to the negative lead Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper cables when connecting to the batteries However if the vehicle must be jump starte...

Page 136: ...isconnect the negative lead of the jumper cable from the frame and charged battery and then disconnect the positive lead of the jump er cable from the charged battery and the battery in the vehicle 7...

Page 137: ...4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Fuel injection system spare fuse 1 3 2 4 5 1 Backup fuse BACK UP for clock 2 Ignition fuse IGNITION 3 Four wheel drive motor fuse DIFF 4 Auxiliary DC jack fuse TERMINAL...

Page 138: ...ified amperage Never use any material in place of the proper fuse Using an improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system and may lead to a fire EWB03440 Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel...

Page 139: ...system 5 Install the hood EBU32670 Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out replace it as fol lows 1 Remove the cover at the rear of the head light by pulling it off 2 Remove the headl...

Page 140: ...holder NOTICE Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transparency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affecte...

Page 141: ...t the headlight beam if necessary EBU32680 Headlight beam adjustment NOTICE ECB00691 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment To raise the beam turn the headlight beam adjusting sc...

Page 142: ...A if replacing the left tail brake light bulb or panel B if replac ing the right tail brake light bulb by re moving the quick fastener screws nuts and bolts 1 Panel A 1 1 Panel B 1 Quick fastener scre...

Page 143: ...the panel nuts and the panel rear bolt to the specified torques EBU32700 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha vehicles receive an inspec tion before shipment from the factory trouble may occur during opera...

Page 144: ...y are often inferior Consequently they have a shorter service life and can lead to ex pensive repair bills WARNING EWB03450 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and make sure there are no open f...

Page 145: ...amaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check t...

Page 146: ...e recommended coolant tap water can be used temporarily provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the coola...

Page 147: ...es several times at slow speeds to let friction dry out the linings Wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability increasing the chance of an ac cident EWB03470 NOTICE Excessive wa ter pressure may cau...

Page 148: ...necessary repairs before storing the vehi cle After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle prepare for storage as follows 1 Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the specified amount of Yamaha Fuel Stab...

Page 149: ...ber 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 o...

Page 150: ...turning radius 4500 mm 177 in Weight Curb weight 644 0 kg 1420 lb YXM70VDHG YXM70VDXG 649 0 kg 1431 lb YXM70VPHG YXM70VPXG 657 0 kg 1448 lb YXM70VPSG Engine Engine type Liquid cooled 4 stroke SOHC Cyl...

Page 151: ...nt quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 28 L 0 30 US qt 0 25 Imp qt Radiator including all routes 2 74 L 2 90 US qt 2 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Reco...

Page 152: ...MU10 Loading Maximum loading limit 411 0 kg 906 lb Total weight of operator passengers cargo accessories and tongue Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Recommended Vehicle load 0 300 kg 0 661 lb...

Page 153: ...Type Disc brake Operation Unified brake Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Double wishbone Spring shock absorber type Coil spring gas oil damper Wheel travel 205 mm 8 1 in Rear suspensi...

Page 154: ...gear lock indicator light LED EPS warning light LED YXM70VPHG YXM70VPSG YXM70VPXG Helmet Seat belt indicator light 14 V 0 85 W 2 Fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A EPS fuse 40 0...

Page 155: ...rence in case the vehicle is stolen KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EBU32790 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped on the k...

Page 156: ...n will be needed to order spare parts from your Yamaha dealer EBU32820 Vehicle Emission Control Information label The Vehicle Emission Control Information la bel is affixed at the location in the illu...

Page 157: ...11 3 11 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 UB4210E0 book Page 3 Tuesday April 28 2015 1 25 PM...

Page 158: ...ose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inope...

Page 159: ...the maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work MAINTENANCE INTERVAL DATE OF SERVICE MILEAGE SERVICING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS REMARKS month km mi hours 1 320 200 20 3...

Page 160: ...ays after discovery and make the machine available at that time for inspection and repairs at such dealer s place of business 2 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also war...

Page 161: ...pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives yo...

Page 162: ...11 8 11 UB4210E0 book Page 8 Tuesday April 28 2015 1 25 PM...

Page 163: ...ders 4 20 D Differential gear oil Periodic maintenance 8 18 Differential gear oil Pre operation check 5 7 Doors 4 15 Driver seat position 4 16 Drive select lever 4 14 Drive select lever operation and...

Page 164: ...e indicator light 4 3 Parking brake lever 4 13 Parking brake lever free play adjusting 8 35 Parking brake pads checking 8 33 Passenger handhold Pre operation check 5 8 R Rear knuckle upper and lower p...

Page 165: ...8 30 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 11 2 Vehicle identification number 11 1 W Warranty extended 11 7 Warranty limited 11 6 Wheel installation 8 41 Wheel removal 8 39 UB4210E0 book Page 3...

Page 166: ...UB4210E0 book Page 4 Tuesday April 28 2015 1 25 PM...

Page 167: ...right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engine...

Page 168: ...DIC2342 PRINTED IN USA 2015 05 2 4 1 CR E...

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