Yamaha VIKING 2015 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
B42-F8199-10LIT-11626-29-20
YXM70VDXG/YXM70VDHG
YXM70VPXG/YXM70VPHG
YXM70VPSG
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.

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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXM70VDXG / YXM70VDHG / YXM70VPXG /
YXM70VPHG / YXM70VPSG. It represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the
production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing vehicles. With the purchase of this
Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made
Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic 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 vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating tech-
niques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the 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 information to make procedures easier or clear-
er.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
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This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. Use on public streets,
roads, or highways is not only illegal in most areas, it also increases the risk of an acci-
dent involving other vehicles. This vehicle does not meet federal motor vehicle safety
standards for on-road use.
Check the laws and regulations in force before choosing 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 almost all state off-highway noise level and spark arrester
laws and regulations.
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YXM70VDXG / YXM70VDHG / YXM70VPXG /
YXM70VPHG / YXM70VPSG
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2015 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
1st edition, April 2015
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11626-29-20
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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION......................................... 3-1
Left view ............................................... 3-1
Right view............................................. 3-2
Controls and instruments ..................... 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS............................................4-1
Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights .......4-2
Multi-function meter unit ...................... 4-6
Light switch ........................................ 4-10
On-Command drive knob
“2WD/4WD/DIFF LOCK” .................. 4-11
Accelerator 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
Storage compartments ...................... 4-18
Cup holders........................................ 4-20
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-21
The front and rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-23
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-24
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-24
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes........................... 5-3
Fuel....................................................... 5-3
Engine oil.............................................. 5-5
Coolant................................................. 5-6
Final gear oil ......................................... 5-6
Differential gear oil ............................... 5-7
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Accelerator pedal .................................5-7
Seat belts .............................................5-7
Passenger handhold ............................5-8
Steering ................................................ 5-8
Fittings and fasteners...........................5-8
Instruments, lights and switches..........5-8
Control cables ...................................... 5-8
Tires...................................................... 5-8
OPERATION ............................................ 6-1
Engine break-in ....................................6-1
Starting the engine ...............................6-2
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ....................................6-3
On-Command drive knob.....................6-5
Parking ................................................. 6-7
Loading.................................................6-7
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ..............7-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE........................ 7-1
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ...........................................7-12
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 oil and oil filter cartridge .........8-11
Final gear oil .......................................8-16
Differential gear oil..............................8-18
Coolant ...............................................8-20
Axle boots...........................................8-21
Spark plug inspection.........................8-22
Cleaning the air filter element .............8-24
Cleaning the air filter case/duct
check hose........................................8-29
V-belt case drain plug.........................8-30
Cleaning the spark arrester ................8-30
Valve clearance...................................8-32
Brakes.................................................8-32
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ..................................................8-32
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Checking the parking brake pads ...... 8-33
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-33
Brake fluid replacement ..................... 8-35
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-35
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 8-35
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-37
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-37
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ......................................... 8-37
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 8-38
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right).................. 8-38
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 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 light bulb replacement....... 8-52
Troubleshooting..................................8-53
Troubleshooting charts.......................8-55
CLEANING AND STORAGE ....................9-1
Cleaning................................................9-1
Storage .................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS..................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................11-1
Identification number records.............11-1
NOISE REGULATION .........................11-4
MAINTENANCE RECORD ..................11-5
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION,
U.S.A. 2015 AND LATER MODEL
SIDE × SIDE LIMITED
WARRANTY ......................................11-6
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ..............................................11-7
INDEX ....................................................12-1
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
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Read and understand all of the 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.
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