OPERATION..................................... 6-1
Engine break-in ............................... 6-1
Starting the engine.......................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving............................... 6-4
On-Command drive knob................ 6-6
Parking ............................................ 6-8
Loading ........................................... 6-8
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE....... 7-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE................. 7-1
Driver requirements ........................ 7-3
Passenger requirements................. 7-4
Occupant protection system ........... 7-4
Protective structure ......................... 7-5
Seat belts ........................................ 7-6
Doors............................................... 7-9
Passenger handhold ....................... 7-9
Seat and shoulder bolsters............ 7-12
Floorboard ..................................... 7-12
Steering wheel............................... 7-13
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ..................................... 7-14
Personal protective equipment...... 7-14
Practice for new Yamaha Viking
users ............................................ 7-15
Getting ready to ride ...................... 7-16
Turning........................................... 7-16
Accelerating................................... 7-17
Braking........................................... 7-18
Engine braking............................... 7-18
Leaving the vehicle........................ 7-19
Parking on a flat area .................... 7-19
Parking on a slope......................... 7-19
Loading .......................................... 7-20
Operation on different surfaces
and terrains.................................. 7-20
Hills ................................................ 7-21
Uphill.............................................. 7-22
Downhill ......................................... 7-23
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