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9-40

EBU32600

Steering shaft lubrication

Lubricate the pivot points.

EBU32610

Wheel removal

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

Recommended lubricant:

Lithium-soap-based grease

UBHF11E0.book Page 40 Friday, October 1, 2021 5:00 PM

Summary of Contents for VIKING 2021

Page 1: ...DIC183 OWNER S MANUAL BHF F8199 11 LIT 11626 35 48 YXM70VPAN YXM70VPHN YXM70VPRN READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information ...

Page 2: ... reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this ve hicle if i...

Page 3: ...tanding 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 vehicle please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWB03490 Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle Do not attempt to operate this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its co...

Page 4: ...safety 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 situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key infor...

Page 5: ...oosing where to operate this vehicle It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public lands where vehicles its size are prohibited This vehicle complies with all state off highway noise level and spark arrester laws and regulations EBU31111 YXM70VPAN YXM70VPHN YXM70VPRN OWNER S MANUAL 2022 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition September 2021 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorize...

Page 6: ...n Command drive knob 2WD 4WD DIFF LOCK 5 11 Accelerator pedal 5 12 Brake pedal 5 13 Parking brake lever 5 13 Drive select lever 5 14 Fuel tank cap 5 14 Doors 5 14 Seats 5 15 Adjusting the driver seat position 5 16 Seat belts 5 17 Glove compartment 5 18 Storage compartments 5 18 Cup holders 5 20 Cargo bed 5 21 The front and rear shock absorber assemblies 5 23 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver 5 24...

Page 7: ...DE FOR SAFE USE 8 1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 8 1 LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE 8 12 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 9 1 Owner s Manual 9 2 Maintenance charts 9 3 Hood 9 9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 9 10 Why Yamalube 9 15 Final gear oil 9 16 Differential gear oil 9 18 Coolant 9 20 Axle boots 9 22 Spark plug inspection 9 22 Cleaning the air filter element 9 24 Air filter check hoses 9 30 V ...

Page 8: ...40 Tire replacement 9 41 Wheel installation 9 42 Battery 9 42 Jump starting 9 46 Fuse replacement 9 48 Replacing a headlight bulb 9 50 Headlight beam adjustment 9 52 Brake tail light bulb replacement 9 52 Troubleshooting 9 54 Troubleshooting charts 9 55 CLEANING AND STORAGE 10 1 Cleaning 10 1 Storage 10 2 SPECIFICATIONS 11 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 12 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 12 1...

Page 9: ...HICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EBU32800 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle EBU32811 Model label The model label is affixed at the location shown 1 Vehicle identification number 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 1 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 10: ...bel EBU32790 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped on the key as shown in the following illustration This number can be used for ordering a new key 1 Model label 1 1 Model type code 2 Production code 3 Color code 1 3 2 UBHF11E0 book Page 2 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 11: ...1 3 1 1 Key identification number 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 3 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 12: ... 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 replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer UBHF11E0 book Page 1 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 13: ...2 2 2 12 1 7 2 1 8 2 10 11 4 5 3 9 7 6 UBHF11E0 book Page 2 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 14: ...m loss of control or rollover Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the minimum Tire may dislodge from rim VEHICLE LOAD of 0 lb 0 kg 661 lbs 300 kg Recommended FRONT REAR Minimum FRONT REAR 11 psi 15 psi 10 psi 14 psi VEHICLE LOAD of 661 lbs 300 kg 906 lbs 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 ...

Page 15: ... more room to stop Turn gradually and slowly Avoid hills and rough terrain Secure cargo so that it will not shift a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be thrown forward and strike occupants Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side and as low as possible Top heavy loads increase the risk of a rollover Do not tow or pull objects from any point other than the trailer hitch bra...

Page 16: ...more than 6664 N 680 kgf 1500 lbf rolling weight trailer plus cargo Tow or pull only from hitch bracket Read Owner s Manual before loading towing or pulling objects YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 6555 Katella Avenue Cypress California 90630 5101 U S A BHF F4164 00 The original equipment overhead structure on this vehicle meets US OSHA and ISO 3471 requirements for rollover protection structures m ...

Page 17: ...2 6 2 B4J F151J 00 MAX 7 3 INCH 185MM B H F F 1 5 6 8 0 0 12 11 UBHF11E0 book Page 6 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 18: ...se to operate your vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are unsure that he she is willing and able to follow these instructions Get to know your vehicle This off road vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from cars ATVs go carts golf cars and grounds keeping vehicles Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident and to reduce the risk of serious injury or death in the event ...

Page 19: ...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 approved 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 usi...

Page 20: ... 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 Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times Keep both hands on the ...

Page 21: ...over Avoid sideways sliding skidding or fishtailing rear 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 slow 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 ma...

Page 22: ... 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 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 ...

Page 23: ...or 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 Accessories Choosing accessories for your Viking is an important decision Genuine Yamaha Accessories which are available only from a Yamaha dealer have been designed tested and approved by Yamaha for us...

Page 24: ...any 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 Aftermarket tires and rims The tires and rims that came with your Viking were designed to match the performance capabil ities and to provide the best combination of handling braking and comfort Other tires rim...

Page 25: ...orber 2 Radiator cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Driver seat 5 Shoulder bolster 6 Seat belt 7 Cargo bed 8 Brake tail light 9 Spark arrester 10 Rear shock absorber 11 Spark plug 12 Cargo bed release lever 13 Storage compartment for YXM70VPRN 14 Door UBHF11E0 book Page 1 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 26: ...6 4 3 2 1 7 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 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 UBHF11E0 book Page 2 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 27: ...12 14 1 Light switch 2 On Command drive knob 3 Steering wheel 4 Main switch 5 Parking brake lever 6 Helmet reminder light 7 Seat belt reminder light 8 Drive select lever 9 Accelerator pedal 10 Brake pedal 11 Multi function meter unit 12 Passenger handhold 13 Glove compartment 14 Auxiliary DC jack 15 Storage compartment UBHF11E0 book Page 3 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 28: ...lights and the multi function meter can be confirmed at this time EBU31241 Off position All electrical circuits are switched off The key can be removed EBU31251 Start position The electric starter is engaged by turning and holding the key in this position Release the key when the engine starts 1 Main switch 2 Off position 3 On position 4 Start position 1 2 3 4 UBHF11E0 book Page 1 Friday October 1...

Page 29: ...the H position 1 Differential 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 Drivetrain icon 8 Engine trouble warning light 9 Coolant temperature warning light 10 Electric Power Steering warning light EPS 3 5 6 4 2 1 7 8 10 9 1 Helmet reminder light 2 Seat bel...

Page 30: ...e On Command drive knob is set to DIFF LOCK the indicator light will flash un til the differential is locked Turn the steering wheel back and forth or drive slowly to help the differential gear lock to engage EBU37173 Drivetrain icon This icon indicates the currently selected drive mode When 2WD is selected the icon is off When 4WD is selected is dis played And when 4WD with differential lock is s...

Page 31: ...ile this warning light is on will damage the engine The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to on If the warning light does not come on initially when the key is turned to on or if the warning light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EBU31342 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on or flashes if a problem is detected ...

Page 32: ... sand or snow the power assist is reduced to protect the EPS motor from overheating EBU39940 Helmet reminder light The reminder light comes on and stays on while the key is turned to on to remind the occupants to always wear a helmet If the reminder light does not come on when the key is turned to on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EBU31371 Seat belt reminder light The reminder l...

Page 33: ...speedometer can be set to mph or km h This also changes the odometer and tripmeter units between miles and kilometers To change the display be tween mph and km h turn the key to off then while holding the SELECT button pushed turn the key to on 1 CLOCK button 2 RESET button 3 SELECT button 4 Speedometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Clock Hour meter Voltage display 7 Odometer Tripmeter A Tripmeter B Error code d...

Page 34: ...traveled with a full tank of gas etc Push the SELECT button to switch between the odometer ODO and the tripmeters TRIP A and TRIP B in the following order ODO TRIP A TRIP B ODO To reset a tripmeter set the display to the tripmeter you want to reset then push the RESET button until it is reset TIP The odometer will lock at 99999 The tripmeters will reset and continue counting after 9999 9 is reache...

Page 35: ...rder CLOCK HOUR CLOCK To set the clock 1 Set the display to the clock 2 Push both the SELECT button and RESET button until the hour digits start flashing 3 Use the RESET button to set the hours 4 Push the SELECT button and the min ute digits will start flashing 5 Use the RESET button to set the min utes 6 Push the SELECT button and then re lease it to start the clock Voltage display 1 SELECT butto...

Page 36: ...cates LO or HI there may be trouble with the battery charging circuit or the battery may be faulty If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the vehicle Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank The display segments of the fuel gauge disappear from F full towards E empty as the fuel level decreases When the E segment disappears and the icon flashes approxima...

Page 37: ...cted in any of those cir cuits the engine trouble warning light will come on or flash and the display will indicate an error code If the display indicates an error code note the code number and 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 in order to avoid en gine damage 1 Error code d...

Page 38: ...tended period of time The battery may discharge to the point that the electric starter will not have enough power to crank the engine If this should happen remove the battery and re charge it EBU39121 On Command drive knob 2WD 4WD DIFF LOCK Stop the vehicle and move the On Command drive knob to change the drive mode to two wheel drive four wheel drive or four wheel 1 Light switch L H 1 L H L H 1 O...

Page 39: ...plied to the front and rear wheels with the differ ential gear locked Unlike standard four wheel drive all wheels turn at the same speed regardless of traction TIP Maximum vehicle speed is limited to approx imately 65 km h 40 mi h when DIFF LOCK is selected EBU31413 Accelerator pedal Press the accelerator pedal to increase en gine speed and thus vehicle speed Release the accelator pedal and spring...

Page 40: ...p keep the vehicle from moving while parked To engage the parking brake pull the lever firmly To release the parking brake pull slightly on the lever press the release button and then push the lever to its original position 1 Brake pedal 1 1 Parking brake lever 2 Release button 3 Pull to set 3 1 2 UBHF11E0 book Page 13 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 41: ...e positions See page 7 3 EBU31451 Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap when refueling To open turn counterclockwise When finished refueling install the fuel tank cap by screwing it down clockwise EBU31460 Doors To 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 1 Drive select lever...

Page 42: ...oks 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 by pushing down Make sure the seats are prop erly secured before starting off WARNING A loose seat could cause the operator to lose control or cause the operator or pas sengers to fall EWB03220 1 Latch 2 Door 1 2 1 Seat cushion 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 15 Friday October ...

Page 43: ...talled to one of three positions 1 Remove the driver seat cushion 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 1 Bolt 1 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 16 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 44: ...ly while rid ing in the vehicle See page 8 5 TIP If the vehicle is driven without the driver seat belt fastened a buzzer will sound If the vehicle is driven without the driver seat belt fastened engine power will be lim ited Tightening torque Driver seat bolt 23 N m 2 3 kgf m 17 lb ft UBHF11E0 book Page 17 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 45: ... Storage compartments There are storage compartments located in the dashboard under the right passenger seat and under the driver seat for YXM70VPRN To access an underseat stor age compartment remove the seat cushion See page 5 15 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...

Page 46: ...To access the storage compartment under the driver seat remove the storage compart ment cover by turning it counterclockwise WARNING Fuel vapors can be a fire or ex plosion hazard To avoid injury or death 1 Storage compartment 1 1 Storage compartment Maximum load limit Center console storage compartment 5 0 kg 11 lb Storage compartment under right passen ger seat 5 0 kg 11 lb 1 UBHF11E0 book Page ...

Page 47: ...nt remove the drain plug drain the water and then install the drain plug from inside 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 depending on their size and shape 1 Storage compartment cover Maximum load limit Storage compartment under the driver seat 4 5 ...

Page 48: ...ms 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 EBU31532 Cargo bed WARNING EWB03250 Never carry passengers in the cargo bed Do not exceed the specified maximum load limits Heavier cargo could cause loss of control because of improper weight balance There are four cargo hooks ...

Page 49: ...s 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 Maximum load limit 272 0 kg 600 lb 1 3 2 2 1 Tailgate 2 Latch 2 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 22 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 50: ...on 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 front and rear shock absorber as semblies WARNING EWB00411 These shock absorber assemblies contain highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the following information be fore handling the shoc...

Page 51: ...t dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber assembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EBU31552 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver This vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch bracket and a 2 5 cm receiver for a stan dard trailer hitch Trailer towing equipment can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer See page 7 8 for loading information 1 Trailer hitch b...

Page 52: ...essory power plug 6 Turn the accessory on TIP Turn off the accessory before plugging in to unplugging from the jack When the auxiliary DC jack is not being used cover it with the cap NOTICE ECB02251 Do not use accessories requiring more than the stated maximum capacity Do ing so may overload the circuit and cause the fuse to blow If accessories are used while the head lights are on and or without ...

Page 53: ...5 26 5 Do not use an automotive cigarette light er or other accessories with a plug that gets hot because the jack can be dam aged UBHF11E0 book Page 26 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 54: ...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 Pre operation checklist ITEM ROUTINE PAGE Brakes Check operation free play fluid level and fluid leakage Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary 6 3 9 33 9 38 Parking brake Check for proper operati...

Page 55: ...eration and belt wear 6 6 Passenger handhold Check for stability and proper fastening 6 7 8 8 Steering Check for proper operation 6 7 Fittings and fasteners Check all fittings and fasteners 6 7 Instruments lights and switches Check for proper operation 4 3 5 2 6 7 9 50 9 52 9 52 Wheels and tires Check tire pressure and for wear and damage 6 7 9 40 9 42 Axle boots Check for damage 9 22 ITEM ROUTINE...

Page 56: ...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 vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer Brake operation Check the operation of the brakes at the start of every drive Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to make sure they are work ing properly If the br...

Page 57: ...ately 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 swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get some gasoline in your eyes see your doctor immediately If gasoline spills on your skin wash with soap and water If gasoline spills on your clo...

Page 58: ...penser 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 discharge of this build up while refueling can cause a spark and ignite the gasoline EWB03270 EBU31750 Engine oil Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level Add oil as necessary See page 9 10 NOTICE ECB00301 In...

Page 59: ...800 Seat belts Make 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 The latch plate should click securely into the buckle and release when the release button is pushed firmly Wash off any dirt or mud that could affect operation Have a Ya...

Page 60: ... the tightness of chassis fittings and fasteners before starting off Take the ve hicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Ser vice Manual for correct tightening torque EBU31840 Instruments lights and switches Check that all instruments lights and switch es are working properly Correct if necessary EBU31851 Control cables When driving in cold weather always make sure all control cables work smoothl...

Page 61: ...ame on both sides and must be adjust ed according to vehicle loading conditions Set the tire pressure as specified below WARNING Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control or roll over Tire pressure below the minimum specified could also cause the tire to dis lodge from the rim under severe driving conditions EWB04120 1 Tire pressure...

Page 62: ...m 15 psi Front Minimum 70 0 kPa 0 700 kgf cm 10 psi Rear Minimum 95 0 kPa 0 950 kgf cm 14 psi VEHICLE LOAD of 300 0 411 0 kg 661 906 lb FRONT Recommended 75 0 kPa 0 750 kgf cm 11 psi REAR Recommended 125 0 kPa 1 250 kgf cm 18 psi Front Minimum 70 0 kPa 0 700 kgf cm 10 psi Rear Minimum 120 0 kPa 1 200 kgf cm 17 psi Vehicle load is total weight of operator pas sengers accessories cargo and trailer t...

Page 63: ...s 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 engine heating must be avoided However momentary 2 3 seconds maxi mum full throttle operation under load does not harm the engine Each full throttle acceleration sequence should be followed with a substa...

Page 64: ...n the neutral indicator light should come on If the neutral indi cator light does not come on ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric circuit The engine can be started in any gear if the brake pedal is applied However it is recommended to shift into neutral before starting the engine 4 With your foot off the accelerator pedal start the engine by turning the key to start If the engine fails to ...

Page 65: ...gine or drive train may occur Improper gear selection may shorten the life of V belt Shifting neutral to high and high to low 1 Stop the vehicle and take your foot off the accelerator pedal 2 Apply the brake pedal then shift by mov ing the drive select lever along the shift guide Make sure that the drive select le ver is completely shifted into position 3 Release the parking brake if applied 4 Rel...

Page 66: ...your foot off the ac celerator pedal and check behind you 2 Apply the brake pedal 3 Shift from neutral to reverse by moving the drive select lever along the 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 synchronizing mechanism in the engine the light may n...

Page 67: ...behind the vehicle for people or obstacles and then release the brake pedal 6 Press the accelerator pedal gradually and continue to watch to the rear while back ing UBHF11E0 book Page 5 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 68: ...ted drive mode The drive train icon and the differential gear lock indicator light DIFF LOCK come on as follows Knob position Indication Drive mode 2WD two wheel drive Power is supplied to the rear wheels 4WD four wheel drive Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels DIFF LOCK four wheel drive with the differential gear locked Power is supplied to the rear and front wheels and the differentia...

Page 69: ...k and forth will help the differential gear lock to engage or disengage Driving with the differential gear not properly engaged or disengaged e g when the differential gear lock indicator light and the drive train icon are flashing will cause the vehicle speed to be limited until the differential gear is completely engaged or disengaged To protect the drivetrain from damage maximum vehicle speed i...

Page 70: ...ler hitch drawbar designed for use with a 2 5 cm receiver See page 5 24 WARNING EWB04260 Improper loading or towing can increase the risk of loss of control an overturn or other accident Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to side and as low and as far for ward as possible Top heavy loads in crease the risk of overturn Be sure cargo is secured a loose load could change handling unexpectedly...

Page 71: ...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 reduce the risk of an accident Reduce speed operate in low gear only and allow more room to stop A heavier vehicle takes longer to stop Avoid hills and rough terrain Choose terrain carefully Use extreme caution when ...

Page 72: ...tions 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 pulling on inclines EWB03330 Pulling objects on the ground can be more hazardous than pulling a trailer It may be dif ficult to predict how the load will affect vehicle operation That effect could al...

Page 73: ...974 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE This off road vehicle will handle and maneu ver differently from cars ATVs go carts golf cars and grounds keeping vehicles The Vi king has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rugged terrain and as a result can overturn in situations where some vehicles may not This would include vehicles made primarily for pavement roads im proved paths or grounds keeping If ...

Page 74: ...r older with a valid motor ve hicle license Check local laws for minimum age requirements The driver must be able to place both feet flat on the floorboard while seated upright with his her back against the backrest Do not drive after using drugs or alcohol Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is not in use to prevent unauthorized use of the machine Parents Many countries or states have implem...

Page 75: ... able to place both feet on the floorboard while seated upright with their backs against the back rests Your passengers must be able to reach and hold the passenger handhold Allow only two passengers in the vehicle and only in the designated passenger seats Do not carry any other passengers Do not carry passengers in the cargo bed Do not allow someone to ride as a passen ger who has been using dru...

Page 76: ... any such changes to the ve hicle The Viking comes with a variety of features to help reduce the risk of driver and passenger injury These features work together and when properly used these features will help protect the occupants in the event of an acci dent If these features are not used properly they can cause injury 1 Seat belt 2 Shoulder bolster 3 Door 2 3 1 1 1 Door 2 Shoulder bolster 3 Pas...

Page 77: ...ead outside of the vehicle can be crushed by the vehicle cage frame Seat belts Seat belts should be worn by the driver and passengers The driver must be sure that the passengers are belted before driving Be sure that each occupant s seat belt latch plate is inserted into the appropriate buckle Be sure the seat belt is not twisted is close fitting across the hips and chest and is latched securely D...

Page 78: ... them in spected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible To wear the seat belt properly do the follow ing 1 Hold the latch plate as you pull the belt across your lap and chest Make sure the belt is not twisted and is not caught on any portion of the vehicle your clothing or any equipment you are carrying 2 If the latch plate is not positioned in the correct location along the seat ...

Page 79: ...ition the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest The shoulder belt should fit against your chest If it is loose pull the belt out all the way and then let it retract 6 Check if the seat belt shoulder position suits the size of the driver and passen gers To lower the belt insert the belt into the seat belt height adjuster slot as shown To raise the belt remove the belt from the heig...

Page 80: ...ore operation Do not place your arm or hand on the door during operation Your hand or arm may be struck by objects or crushed against outside objects or the ground during a rollover Passenger handhold The passenger handhold is provided to grip during operation to maintain proper position and balance Holding onto the handhold helps to reduce the likelihood that the pas sengers put a hand outside th...

Page 81: ...re operating the vehicle Adjusting the handhold position The handhold can be adjusted to one of three positions to suit the passengers preference Adjust the handhold position as follows 1 Remove the locking pins 1 Passenger handhold 2 Locking pin 1 2 UBHF11E0 book Page 9 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 82: ...operly secured before starting off Seat and shoulder bolsters The seats and shoulder bolsters are designed to help keep you in the vehicle Do not put your hand or arm on or outside of the shoul der bolster during operation Your hand or arm may be struck by objects or crushed against outside objects or the ground during a rollover 1 Handhold bar 2 Handhold support 2 1 1 Wire loop 1 UBHF11E0 book Pa...

Page 83: ...your palms on the out side of the steering wheel Similar to other off road vehicles if the Viking hits a deep rut or large obstacle the steering wheel could brief ly jerk in one direction or back and forth as the tires and vehicle respond to the obstacle This quick 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 t...

Page 84: ...ngers should wear the following to reduce risk of injury in an acci dent CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE 1 Approved motorcycle helmet 2 Eye protection 3 Long sleeved shirt or jacket 4 Gloves 5 Long pants 6 Over the ankle boots 1 2 3 4 5 6 UBHF11E0 book Page 12 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 85: ...ent or injury Eye protection such as a face shield or goggles may reduce the risk of foreign material getting in your eyes and help prevent loss of vision Practice for new Yamaha Viking users You should become familiar with the perfor mance characteristics of the vehicle in a large flat area that is free of obstacles and other vehicles Practice controlling the accel erator pedal brakes steering an...

Page 86: ...ing the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in loss of control or a rollover Slow down before entering turns When making tight turns from a stand still or at slow speeds avoid sudden or hard acceleration Driving aggressively or making abrupt maneuvers even on flat open areas can cause side rollovers Avoid sideways slid ing skidding or fishtailing rear wheel slid ing and never do donuts I...

Page 87: ...d smoothly The centrifugal clutch will engage and the vehicle will begin to accelerate Avoid higher speeds and sudden or hard ac celeration until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of your vehicle Avoid sud den or hard acceleration in any turn Braking When slowing down or stopping take your foot off the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal smoothly Improper use of the brakes can...

Page 88: ...s to try to stop the vehicle 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...

Page 89: ...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 Your Yamaha Viking has higher ground clear ance and other features to handle rugged ter rain and as a result can overturn in situations where some vehicles may not Abrupt ma neuvers or aggressive driving can cause loss of control including roll...

Page 90: ... 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 fas...

Page 91: ...f the brakes which could cause the vehicle to slide If you are sliding or skidding try to steer in the direction the vehicle is sliding to regain con trol For example if you feel the back of the vehicle start to slide to your right steer to the right If you must turn on the hill to avoid an obsta cle do so slowly and carefully If the vehicle starts to tip immediately steer in the downhill directio...

Page 92: ... or other injuries use care when crossing through water Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness After leaving the water test the brakes If nec essary apply the brakes several times to let friction dry them out Water in the CVT case may cause the V belt to slip resulting in loss of drivetrain power Be sure to drain any trapped water NOTICE ECB02170 After driving your vehicle in water be sure to d...

Page 93: ...peration and remain hot after the engine has stopped To reduce the risk of fire during operation or after leaving the vehicle do not let brush grass and other materials collect under the vehicle near the muffler or exhaust pipe or next to other hot parts Check under the vehicle after operating in areas where combustible materials may have collected Do not idle or park the vehicle in long dry grass...

Page 94: ...stion about your ability to maneuver safely over the obstacle you should turn around if the ground is flat and you have the room or back up until you find a less difficult path UBHF11E0 book Page 22 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 95: ...hile 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 specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while servicing can lead to eye injury burns fire o...

Page 96: ...with the necessary information for completing your own preventive maintenance and minor repairs Tools such as a torque wrench and other equipment are required for certain service items If you do not 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 necessary 1 Owner s Manual 1 UBHF11E0 book P...

Page 97: ...VERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 15 80 160 160 320 1 Fuel line Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust if necessary 3 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace if necessary 4 Breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 5 Exha...

Page 98: ...hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary 7 Spark arrester Clean NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2500 1600 5000 3200 hours 15 80 160 160 320 UBHF11E0 book Page 4 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 99: ...hange coolant Every 2 years 2 Air filter element Clean Replace if necessary Every 20 40 hours more often in wet or dusty areas 3 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining 4 Engine oil filter cartridge Replace 5 Final gear oil Check oil level Change 6 Differential gear oil Check oil level Change 7 Front brake Check operation brake pad wear fluid leak age Correct if necessary Replace pads if wor...

Page 100: ...n and free play 12 V belt Check operation Check for wear cracks or damage 13 Wheels Check balance runout and for damage Replace if necessary 14 Wheel bearings Check bearing assemblies for loose ness damage Replace if damaged 15 Front and rear suspension Check operation and for oil leakage Correct if necessary NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 ...

Page 101: ...versal joint Lubricate with lithium soap based grease 20 Engine mounts Check for cracks or damage Check bolt tightness 21 Front and rear axle boots Check for cracks or other damage and re place if necessary 22 Fittings and fas teners Check all chassis fittings and fasteners Correct if necessary NO ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL EVERY Whichev er comes first month 1 3 6 6 12 km mi 240 150 1300 800 2500 1600 2...

Page 102: ...full throttle Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years 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 UBHF11E0 book Page 8 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 103: ...2340 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 UBHF11E0 book Page 9 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 104: ...gine oil and oil filter cartridge Check the engine oil level before each opera tion In addition change the oil and the oil fil ter cartridge at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart NOTICE ECB00301 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 h...

Page 105: ...ading 3 Lift the cargo bed up See page 5 23 4 Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag 5 Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler hole and then remove it again to check the oil level Recommended engine oil See page 11 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...

Page 106: ...little at a time so as not to overfill be yond the maximum level mark 7 Install the dipstick and then install the right rear panel 8 Lower the cargo bed To change the engine oil and filter 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 1 Maximum level mark 2 Minimum level mark 3 Oil filler hole 1 2 3 1 Right rear panel 2 Quick fastener screw 3 Bolt 1 2 3 UBHF11E0 book Page 12 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 107: ...n oil pan under the engine to col lect the used oil 7 Remove the engine oil drain bolt Discard the used gasket TIP Perform steps 8 10 when replacing the oil fil ter cartridge 8 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha dealer 1 Right rear panel 2 Quick fastener screw 3 Bolt 1 2 3 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 Gasket 1 2 UBHF11E0 book ...

Page 108: ...P Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 10 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench 1 Oil filter cartridge 2 Oil filter wrench 2 1 1 O ring Tightening torque Oil filter cartridge 17 N m 1 7 kgf m 13 lb ft 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 14 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 109: ...ediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 14 Turn the engine off wait at least 10 min utes and then check the oil level and cor rect it if necessary 15 Install the right rear panel 16 Lower the cargo bed EBU38630 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an important liquid engine com ponent We form teams of specialist...

Page 110: ...ar oil Check the oil level and change the final gear oil at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart NOTICE ECB03590 When checking or changing the final gear oil make sure that no foreign material en ters the final gear case If necessary clean the final gear oil filler bolt and surrounding area Checking the final gear oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Remove the fi...

Page 111: ... 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 filler bolt the fi nal gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil 1 Final gear oil 2 Gasket 3 Final gear oil filler bolt 4 Correct oil level 2 4 3 1 Tightening torque Final gear oil filler bolt 22 N m 2 2 kgf m 16 lb ft 1 Fin...

Page 112: ... the differential gear oil at the intervals specified in the period ic maintenance chart NOTICE ECB03600 When checking or changing the differen tial gear oil make sure that no foreign ma terial enters the differential gear case If necessary clean the differential gear oil filler bolt and surrounding area Checking the differential gear oil level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface Tightening torq...

Page 113: ...d its gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified 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 bolt the differential gear oil drain bolt and their gasket to drain the oil 1 Differential gear oil filler bolt 2 Gasket 3 Differential gear oil 4...

Page 114: ...check for the cause EBU32993 Coolant The coolant level should be checked regular ly In addition the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance chart 1 Differential gear oil drain bolt 2 Gasket Tightening torque Differential gear oil drain bolt 9 8 N m 0 98 kgf m 7 2 lb ft 1 2 Tightening torque Differential gear oil filler bolt 23 N m 2 3 kgf m 17 lb ft Recommen...

Page 115: ...o not use hard water or salt water since they are harmful to the engine To check the coolant level 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface 2 Wait for the engine to cool for an accurate reading 3 Look at the coolant level in the coolant reservoir 4 If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark remove the coolant reservoir cap and add coolant to the maximum lev el mark 5 Install the reservoir c...

Page 116: ... cap when the engine is hot EWB04250 EBU32400 Axle boots Check the axle boots for holes or tears If any damage is found have them replaced by a Yamaha dealer EBU40400 Spark plug inspection Removal 1 Lift the cargo bed up See page 5 23 for cargo bed lifting and lowering proce dures 2 Remove the spark plug cap 1 Front axle boot 1 1 1 Rear axle boot 1 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 22 Friday October 1 2021 5 0...

Page 117: ...is being ridden nor mally You should 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 deposits are excessive you should replace the spark plug with the specified plug Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick ness gauge and if necessary adjust the gap t...

Page 118: ...possible 3 Install the spark plug cap 4 Lower the cargo bed EBU34815 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned every 20 40 hours of engine operation It should be cleaned and lubricated more often if the vehi cle is operated in extremely dusty areas Each time air filter maintenance is performed check the air inlet to the air filter case for ob structions and also chec...

Page 119: ...ter causing rapid en gine wear and possible engine damage Additionally the fuel injection system would be affected resulting in poor engine performance and possible overheating 1 Remove the center seat cushion See page 5 15 2 Lift up the rubber damper and then re move the center seat by removing the bolts 3 Remove covers A and B by removing the quick fastener screws 1 Rubber damper 2 Bolt 1 2 2 UB...

Page 120: ...then rotat ing the cover up and pulling it away from the pivot holders in the back 5 Remove the air filter element 1 Quick fastener screw 2 Cover A 3 Cover B 2 3 1 1 Snap holder 2 Air filter case cover 3 Pivot holder 2 3 3 1 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 26 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 121: ...n the air filter frame inward remove the air filter el ement holder 7 Remove the sponge material from the air filter frame 1 Air filter element 1 1 Air filter element holder 2 Projection 1 2 UBHF11E0 book Page 27 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 122: ...wist 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 of the sponge material NOTICE Do not twist the sponge material when squeezing it ECB00442 12 Allow the sponge material to dry thor oughly Inspect the sponge material and replace it if damaged 1 Air fi...

Page 123: ...ll the air filter element holder 16 Install the air filter element 17 Install the air filter case cover by fitting the pivot holders onto the projections on the air filter case and then close and lock the cover in place with the snap holders 18 Install cover A then cover B in their orig inal positions by installing the quick fas tener screws 1 Pivot holder 2 Projection 1 2 1 Cover A 1 UBHF11E0 boo...

Page 124: ...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 intake duct un der the vehicle If dust or water collects in a check hose the air filter element may be soiled Clean the check hose air filter element and air filter case 1 Cover B Tightening torque Center seat bolt 23 N m 2 3 kgf m 17 lb ft 1 1 Air filter case check hose 1 UBHF11E0 book ...

Page 125: ...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 burns To avoid burns or fires make sure that the en gine is stopped and the exhaust system is cool before cleaning the spark arrester Do not start the engine while cleaning the ex haust system 1 Remove ...

Page 126: ...ester 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 specified torque 1 Tailpipe bolt 1 1 1 Gasket 2 Spark arrester 3 Tailpipe Tightening torque Tailpipe bolt 10 N m 1 0 kgf m 7 4 lb ft 3 2 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 32 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 127: ... 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 allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassem ble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the wear indicator grooves If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indi cator g...

Page 128: ...r indicator groove has al most disappeared have a Yamaha dealer re place the brake pads as a set EBU32501 Checking the brake fluid level Before starting off check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Replenish the brake fluid if necessary 1 Brake pad wear indicator groove 1 1 Brake pad wear indicator groove 1 UBHF11E0 ...

Page 129: ...r 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 NOTICE ECB01161 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic p...

Page 130: ...rsonnel Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following components during periodic maintenance or when they are damaged or leaking Replace the oil seals every two years Replace the brake hoses every four years EBU32531 Checking the brake pedal Have a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte nance chart There should be no free play in the brake pedal The brakes sh...

Page 131: ... 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 co...

Page 132: ...2561 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 Corrosion can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged Cables can also become frayed or kinked Lubricate the cable ends If the cables do not operate smoothly ask a Yamaha dealer to...

Page 133: ... in the periodic maintenance 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 upper and lower pivots with a grease gun Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease UBHF11E0 book Page 39 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 134: ...al 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 Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease UBHF11E0 book Page 40 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 135: ...ou 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 affect handling and stability This can cause a loss of control The tires listed below have been approved by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model 1 Wheel nut 1 1 Front tire ...

Page 136: ...els improperly increases the risk of wheel failure and accidents EBU32643 Battery This model is equipped with a 12 volt 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 tightened and the battery terminals cleaned if corroded If the battery seems to have discharged re charge it as...

Page 137: ... 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 Rem...

Page 138: ...ll the battery out of its compartment To charge the battery Remove it from vehicle and confirm the rec ommended charging rate as specified on the battery itself Select a suitable charger and follow the manufacturer s instructions or have a Yamaha dealer charge it for you 1 Quick fastener screw 2 Air intake duct panel 2 1 1 Positive battery lead red 2 Battery band 3 Negative battery lead black 2 1 ...

Page 139: ...once a month and fully charge it if necessary NOTICE ECB00942 Always keep the battery charged Stor ing the battery in a discharged state for an extended period of time will cause permanent battery damage Do not store the battery in an excessive ly cold or warm place below freezing or above 30 C 90 F To install the battery TIP Be sure the battery is fully charged 1 Place the battery in its compartm...

Page 140: ...ry explosion and or serious damage to the electrical system Do not connect the negative lead of the jumper cable to the negative terminal of the battery 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 1 Turn the key to off 2 Remove the hood See page 9 9 3 Using a charged 12 volt battery connec...

Page 141: ...ted metal sur face of the frame of the vehicle to be started 5 Start the engine See page 7 2 6 After the engine starts disconnect 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 Install the hood 1 Jumper cable positive lead 1 1 Jumper cable negative lead 1 U...

Page 142: ...ain switch when checking or replacing a fuse 1 Fuse box 2 Main fuse 3 EPS fuse 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 5 Signaling system fuse SIGNAL 6 Headlight fuse HEAD 7 Spare fuse 8 Radiator fan motor fuse FAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 7 UBHF11E...

Page 143: ...to the electrical system and may lead to a fire EWB03440 4 Turn on the main switch start the engine and turn on the electrical circuit in ques tion to check if the device operates If the Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse 10 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Four wheel drive motor fuse 10 0 A Radiator ...

Page 144: ... 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 headlight bulb cover by pull ing it off 3 Disconnect the headlight coupler 4 Unhook the headlight bulb holder 1 Cover at the rear of the headlight 1 1 Headlight bulb cover 1 Headlight coupler 1 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 50 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 145: ...cy of the glass luminosity of the bulb and bulb life Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fingerprints us ing a cloth moistened with alcohol or thinner ECB00653 7 Connect the headlight coupler 8 Install the bulb cover and the cover at the rear of the headlight NOTICE Make sure the headlight bulb cover is se curely fitted over the bulb holder and seated properly ECB02210 9 Adjust the headlight beam if...

Page 146: ...eadlight beam adjusting screw in direction b EBU32691 Brake tail light bulb replacement If a brake tail light bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove panel A if replacing the left brake tail light bulb or panel B if replac ing the right brake tail light bulb by re moving the quick fastener screws nuts and bolts 1 Headlight beam adjusting screw 1 a b 1 Panel A 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 52 Friday O...

Page 147: ...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 1 Panel B 1 Quick fastener screw 2 Panel front bolt and panel nut 3 Panel rear bolt 4 Panel A 1 3 4 2 1 1 Brake tail light bulb holder 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 53 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 148: ...d technicians at a Yamaha dealer ship have the tools experience and know how to properly service your vehicle Use only genuine Yamaha parts on your vehicle Imita tion parts may look like Yamaha parts but they 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...

Page 149: ...Yamaha 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 the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good Dry Wet Operate the el...

Page 150: ...ommended coolant as soon as possible The engine will tend to overheat if the radiator is caked with mud or if air was not properly bled from the cooling system Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir and or radiator Level is OK Level is low check the cooling system for leakage No leakage Leakage Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the cooling system ...

Page 151: ...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 ...

Page 152: ... days or more of your vehicle will require some preventive proce dures to guard against deterioration Make any 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 Fuel Med Rx available from your Yamaha dealer or equivalent product Follow the instruc tions on the produ...

Page 153: ...ight 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 more than 30 C 90 F or less than 0 C 32 F Use of Fuel Med Rx or another high quality fuel stabilizer eliminates the need to drain the fuel system Consult a Yamaha dealer if the...

Page 154: ...135 mm 84 1 in Ground clearance 300 mm 11 8 in Weight Curb weight 649 0 kg 1431 lb BHF9 652 0 kg 1437 lb BHFA BHFB 654 0 kg 1442 lb BHFD Engine Combustion cycle 4 stroke Cooling system Liquid cooled Valve train SOHC Number of cylinders Single cylinder Displacement 686 cm Bore stroke 102 0 84 0 mm 4 02 3 31 in Starting system Electric starter Engine oil Recommended brand SAE viscosity grades 5W 30 ...

Page 155: ... 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 Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Gasohol E10 acceptable Minimum research octane 91 Fuel tank capacity 37 L 9 8 US gal 8 1 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 9 0 L 2 38 US gal 1 98 Imp gal Throttle body ID mark 1XD1 Front tire Size 25x8 12NHS Manufacturer model MAXXIS MU09 Re...

Page 156: ...c disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic disc brake Front suspension Type Double wishbone Rear suspension Type Double wishbone Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model U1 H11L Voltage capacity 12 V 28 0 Ah Lights Headlight HS1 35 0 W 35 0 W Brake tail light 21 0 W 5 0 W UBHF11E0 book Page 3 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 157: ... Emission Control Information la bel is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifications related to ex haust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 UBHF11E0 book Page 1 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 158: ... purpose 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 inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modification removal etc Exhaust syste...

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 1 240 150 15 3 1300 800 80 6 2500 1600 160 12 5000 3200 320 18 7500 4800 480 24 10000 6400 640 30 12500 8000 800 36 15000 9600 960 42 17500 11200 1120 48 20000 12800 1280 54 22500 14400 1440 60 25000 16000 1600 UBH...

Page 160: ... for inspection and repairs at such dealer s place of business 2 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser of each Yamaha Side by Side vehicle covered by this warranty that the vehicle is designed built and equipped so as to conform at the time of sale with all U S emissions standards applicable at the time...

Page 161: ... any later date 3 Each Yamaha Side x Side dealer is held responsible for his setup service and war ranty repair work Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha Side x Side dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine ...

Page 162: ...e to 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 you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodg...

Page 163: ... Limited Warranty expires You can also save money Y E S costs less within the first 90 days after you buy your Yamaha See your dealer today A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Vehicle Identification Number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 UBHF11E0 book Page 7 Friday October...

Page 164: ...ning light 5 4 Cup holders 5 20 D Differential gear lock indicator light 5 3 Differential gear oil Periodic maintenance 9 18 Differential gear Pre operation check 6 6 Doors 5 14 Driver seat position 5 16 Drive select lever 5 14 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving 7 3 Drivetrain icon 5 3 E Engine break in 7 1 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge Periodic maintenance 9 10 Engine oil Pre ...

Page 165: ... s Manual 9 2 P Parking 7 8 Parking brake indicator light 5 3 Parking brake lever 5 13 Parking brake lever free play adjusting 9 37 Parking brake pads checking 9 34 Passenger handhold Pre operation check 6 7 R Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication 9 39 Reverse indicator light 5 3 S Safety information 3 1 Seat belt reminder light 5 5 Seat belts 5 17 Seat belts Pre operation check 6 6 Seats...

Page 166: ...31 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 12 1 Vehicle identification number 1 1 W Warranty extended for USA 12 6 Warranty limited for USA 12 4 Wheel installation 9 42 Wheel removal 9 40 Y Yamalube 9 15 UBHF11E0 book Page 3 Friday October 1 2021 5 00 PM ...

Page 167: ...m 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 engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technicians at your authorized Yamaha dealer use Service man...

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