Yamaha Viking 700 / Viking VI service schedule

Yamaha Viking · 2014–present (figures from the EU YXM700PSE owner's manual)

Every maker's service job for the Yamaha Viking 700 / Viking VI, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your UTV to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.

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Versions: Viking 700 (YXM700, 3 seat); Viking VI (YXC700, 6 seat)

Service intervals

JobWhen
Air filter cleanevery 40 hours
Engine oil and filter changeevery 150 hours or every 6 months
Spark plug checkevery 150 hours or every 6 months
Valve clearance checkevery 150 hours or every 6 months
V-belt inspectionevery 150 hours or every 6 months
Brake check and pad wearevery 150 hours or every 6 months
Knuckle pivot and drive shaft joint greasingevery 150 hours or every 6 months
Spark arrester cleanevery 150 hours or every 6 months
Final gear and differential gear oil changeevery 300 hours or every year
Coolant changeevery 2 years

Service jobs and parts

Air filter clean

Engine · every 40 hours

Yamaha says clean the wet-type air filter element every 20–40 hours, more often in wet or dusty areas, and replace it if needed.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Air cleaner element1Wet type; replace if torn1XD-E4451-00-00
Step-by-step
  1. Raise the cargo bed and open the air filter case.
  2. Remove the element, wash it in solvent, squeeze it out and let it dry. Do not wring it.
  3. Oil it as your handbook says and squeeze out the excess.
  4. Refit it so it seals all round.

Tools: Solvent, Foam filter oil, Gloves

Engine oil and filter change

Engine · every 150 hours or every 6 months

Yamaha says change the engine oil at 20 hours, 150 hours and then every 150 hours, 2,400 km or 6 months. The chart lists the filter cartridge every 300 hours or 12 months (every other oil change), but Steve's rule is to fit one with every oil change.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Yamalube engine oil15W-30 or 10W-30 and others (see the handbook chart). 2.30 L with filter. Aztec Oils match: MOTOTEC ENDURANCE 10W-40check your handbook
Oil filter cartridge1Replaces 5GH-13440-50-005GH-13440-90-00
Step-by-step
  1. Warm the engine, stop it and park level.
  2. Remove the drain bolt and let the oil drain fully.
  3. Remove the cartridge with the filter wrench. Oil the new one's O-ring, screw it on and tighten it to 17 N·m.
  4. Refit the drain bolt at 30 N·m.
  5. Fill with about 2.3 L, run for a few minutes, stop and check the dipstick.

Tools: Drain tray (3 L), Oil filter wrench, Torque wrench, Funnel

Spark plug check

Engine · every 150 hours or every 6 months

Yamaha says check, clean and gap the spark plug at 20 and 75 hours and then every 150 hours, 2,400 km or 6 months, and replace it if needed.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Spark plug1NGK CPR7EA-9, gap 0.8–0.9 mmcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Raise the cargo bed with the engine cold and pull off the plug cap.
  2. Remove the plug, check the colour and set the gap to 0.8–0.9 mm, or fit a new one.
  3. Refit at 13 N·m and refit the cap.

Tools: Plug spanner, Feeler gauge, Torque wrench

Valve clearance check

Engine · every 150 hours or every 6 months

Yamaha says check and adjust the valve clearance at 20 hours and then every 150 hours or 6 months. Dealer job.

Step-by-step
  1. Have a Yamaha dealer check the valve clearance.

Tools: Dealer job

V-belt inspection

Transmission · every 150 hours or every 6 months

Yamaha says check the V-belt for wear, cracks or damage at 20 hours and then every 150 hours or 6 months, as a dealer job.

PartQtyNotesPart number
V-belt1Replace only if worn1XD-17641-00-00
Step-by-step
  1. Have a Yamaha dealer check the belt and replace it if it is worn, cracked or damaged.

Tools: Dealer job

Brake check and pad wear

Brakes · every 150 hours or every 6 months

Yamaha says check the front, rear and parking brakes and pad wear at every service (20, 75, 150 hours and then every 150 hours or 6 months), and replace the brake fluid every 2 years. Master cylinder and caliper seals are also renewed every 2 years and hoses every 4 years.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Front brake pad kit1The catalogue lists 1XD-25805-00-00 and 1XD-25805-10-00: check which fits1XD-25805-00-00
DOT 4 brake fluid1DOT 4. Aztec Oils match: HYDRATEC DOT 4 BFcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Check the fluid level and look for leaks.
  2. Check pad thickness; replace in axle sets if worn to the limit.
  3. Have your dealer do the 2-yearly fluid and seal change.

Tools: Torch, Jack and axle stands

Knuckle pivot and drive shaft joint greasing

Chassis · every 150 hours or every 6 months

Yamaha says lubricate the rear upper and lower knuckle pivots and the drive shaft universal joint with lithium-soap grease every 150 hours or 6 months.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Lithium-soap-based grease1check your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Wipe the fittings clean.
  2. Grease the rear upper and lower knuckle pivots and the drive shaft universal joint until fresh grease shows.

Tools: Grease gun, Rag

Spark arrester clean

Exhaust · every 150 hours or every 6 months

Yamaha says clean the spark arrester every 150 hours, 2,400 km or 6 months.

Step-by-step
  1. With the exhaust cold, remove the tailpipe bolts and the spark arrester.
  2. Tap and brush out the carbon, refit and tighten the tailpipe bolts to 10 N·m.

Tools: Spanner, Torque wrench, Brush

Final gear and differential gear oil change

Transmission · every 300 hours or every year

Yamaha says check the oil levels at 20 hours and change the final gear oil and differential gear oil every 300 hours, 4,800 km or 12 months.

PartQtyNotesPart number
SAE 80 API GL-4 hypoid gear oil1Final gear 0.40 L; differential 0.18 L. Aztec Oils match: AGRITEC HP-PROcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Park level and remove the filler bolt and drain bolt from each case.
  2. Final gear: refit the drain bolt at 22 N·m, fill 0.40 L to the brim of the filler hole and fit the filler bolt at 23 N·m.
  3. Differential: refit the drain bolt at 9.8 N·m, fill 0.18 L and fit the filler bolt at 23 N·m.
  4. Use new gaskets and check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray, Torque wrench, Syringe

Coolant change

Cooling · every 2 years

Yamaha says replace the coolant every 24 months and check for leaks at each service.

PartQtyNotesPart number
Coolant1Radiator 2.74 L; reservoir 0.28 Lcheck your handbook
Step-by-step
  1. Only work on a cold engine.
  2. Drain and refill as your handbook describes, then fill the reservoir to the maximum mark.
  3. Coolant is poisonous to animals; dispose of it properly.

Tools: Drain tray, Funnel

Oils, fluids and capacities

SystemOil or specCapacity
EngineYamaha 686 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled SOHC 4-stroke, fuel injected
Engine oilYamalube. SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50 by temperature, API SG or higher, JASO MA2.30 L with filter; 2.20 L without
CoolantRadiator 2.74 L plus reservoir 0.28 L
Valve clearancesCheck your handbook (dealer job, every 150 hours)
Engine oilYamalube 10W-40 or as temperature chart, API SG, JASO MA2.30 L with filter
Final gear (rear)SAE 80 API GL-4 hypoid gear oil0.40 L
Differential gear (front)SAE 80 API GL-4 hypoid gear oil0.18 L
Brake fluidDOT 4Check your handbook
CoolantCoolant as your handbook saysRadiator 2.74 L; reservoir 0.28 L
Fuel tankUnleaded petrol36.7 L

Specifications

Engine686 cc, bore × stroke 102 × 84 mm, compression 10:1
TransmissionV-belt automatic with wet centrifugal clutch, H/L/R, shaft drive
BrakesDisc front and rear, foot operated, DOT 4
Kerb weight635 kg
Maximum load445 kg
Tyre pressures (cold, up to 300 kg load)Front 75 kPa (11 psi), rear 90 kPa (13 psi); over 300 kg rear 125 kPa (18 psi)
Spark plugNGK CPR7EA-9, gap 0.8–0.9 mm, 13 N·m
Wheel nut torque75 N·m front and rear

Known problems

Short air filter interval

Yamaha says clean the air filter every 20–40 hours, and more often in wet or dusty work.

Front axle boots

Yamaha asks for the front and rear axle boots to be checked at 20 hours and every 300 hours or yearly.

Repair guides

The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your UTV.

Parts list with genuine part numbers

Yamaha Viking EPS YXM700PFG/YXM700PFR (side-by-side), 2015 model year, US dealer OEM parts finder (North End Cycle). CVT clutch and belt, air intake, cooling, crankcase covers, oil pump/filter/cooler, front and rear brakes, master cylinder, wheels and driveshafts, suspension and arms, electrics, starter, lights, fuel pump and throttle body/injector. Fasteners left out; cylinder head, valves and piston/crank not taken (700 cc engine shared with the Grizzly 700, see that entry; check against Viking engine numbers), frame, steering, differentials, transmission, exhaust not taken. Check model code (YXM700D non-EPS and Viking VI differ in places).

CVT clutch and belt

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Clutch housing comp.2PG-16611-00-001
Housing, bearing 13B4-15163-00-001Wear part
Bearing93316-01003-001Wear part
Oil seal93102-35004-001Wear part
Bearing93315-21813-001Wear part
Bearing, one way4SH-16664-00-001Wear part
Ring, seal1HP-16717-00-001
Clutch carrier assy2PG-16620-00-001
Gasket, 23B4-15463-00-001Wear part
Primary sliding sheave comp.1XD-17606-00-001
Oil seal93101-35001-002Wear part
Weight3B4-17632-01-008Wear part
Cam3B4-17623-02-001
Slider16B-17653-00-004Wear part
O-ring93211-59001-001Wear part
Stopper4WV-17639-10-001
V-belt1XD-17641-00-001Wear part
Sheave, primary fixed3B4-17611-00-001
Secondary fixed sheave comp.1XD-17660-00-001
Secondary sliding sheave2PG-17670-00-001
Oil seal93104-41119-002Wear part
O-ring93210-44545-002Wear part
Spring, compression90501-650A0-001
Seat, secondary spring4WV-17684-00-001
Seat,spring4WV-17644-00-001

Air intake

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Joint, air cleaner 11XD-E4453-00-001
Silencer, intake 11XD-E4431-02-001
Joint, air cleaner 21XD-E4463-00-001
Air cleaner assy.1XD-E4410-02-001
Case, air cleaner 11XD-E4411-01-001
Guide1XD-E4458-00-001
Seal1XD-E4462-00-001
Seal1XD-E4467-00-001
Cap, cleaner case 11XD-E4412-01-001
Seal1XD-E4452-00-001
Net 11XD-E441B-00-001
Element, air cleaner1XD-E4451-00-001Wear part
Cover 11XD-E4417-00-001
Sensor, air temperature8FP-85886-00-001
Duct1XD-E443A-01-001

Cooling

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Thermostat1XD-12411-01-001Wear part
Cover, thermostat5B4-12413-00-001Wear part
Gasket90430-06014-001Wear part
O-ring93210-41042-001Wear part
Hose 1DH8-E2576-00-001
Hose 21XD-E2577-00-001
Hose 31XD-E2578-00-001
Hose 41XD-E2579-00-001
Pipe, water1XD-E2564-00-001
Pipe 31XD-E2483-00-001
Radiator comp1XD-E2461-01-001
Blower assy1XD-E2405-01-001
Cap, radiator1XD-E2462-00-001
Tank, recovery1XD-F1871-00-001
Cap1AA-21815-00-001
Hose (l920)90445-08846-001
Hose (l760)90445-08845-001
Pipe 11XD-12481-00-001
Hose (l88)90445-29002-001
Joint 15KM-12469-00-001
Hose (l58)90445-16018-001
Hose 21XD-1243E-00-001
Impeller shaft assy3B4-12450-00-001Wear part
Cover, housing5B4-12422-00-001
Bearing93306-00004-001Wear part
Oil seal93101-10090-001Wear part
Seal, mechanical11H-12438-10-001
Gasket, housing cover 23B4-12428-00-001Wear part
Hose (l310)90445-072G8-001

Crankcase covers and oil pump

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Cover, crankcase 13B4-15411-10-001
Gasket, crankcase cover 13B4-15451-00-001Wear part
O-ring93210-35804-001Wear part
O-ring93210-14369-001Wear part
Cover, crankcase 21XD-15421-01-001
Gasket3B4-15453-01-001Wear part
Seal, crankcase3B4-15315-00-001
Bearing93306-20119-001Wear part
Oil seal93101-12168-001Wear part
Cover, crankcase 31XD-15431-01-001
Seal, crankcase3B4-15379-00-001
Plug, drain5KM-15351-00-001
Oil pump assy3B4-13300-00-001
Gasket, pump cover3B4-13329-00-001Wear part
Element assy, oil cleaner5GH-13440-90-001Wear part
Oil cooler assy1XD-13470-00-001
Gasket1XD-13475-00-001Wear part
Chain (did 25ht)94580-31074-001
Relief valve assy25G-13490-00-001
O-ring93210-10096-001Wear part
Pipe, delivery 128P-13161-00-001
Pipe, delivery 23B4-13171-00-001

Front brake

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Disc, brake (left)1XD-F582T-00-001Wear part
Caliper assy (left)1XD-2580T-00-001
Caliper assy (right)1XD-2580U-00-001
Piston assy, caliper1XD-25802-00-001
Caliper seal kit1XD-25803-00-001Wear part
Boot 21UY-25937-51-001Wear part
Boot, caliper3JD-25917-00-001Wear part
Support, pad1XD-25919-00-001Wear part
Bleed screw kit36Y-W0048-00-001
Brake pad kit1XD-25805-00-001Wear part

Rear brake

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Caliper assy, rear 11XD-2580V-01-001
Caliper assy, rear 21XD-2580W-01-001
Piston assy, caliper3LD-25802-00-001
Caliper seal kit3JD-25803-00-001Wear part
Spring, pad3LD-25934-01-001Wear part
Brake pad kit 21XD-25806-01-001Wear part

Brake master cylinder and lines

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Master cylinder assy2PG-2583T-01-001
Cylinder kit, master5UG-25808-00-001
Cap, reservoir5UG-25852-00-001
Diaphragm, reservoir5UG-25854-00-001
Push rod comp.5UG-25880-00-001
Pipe, brake 21XD-F5882-01-001
Hose, brake 11XD-F5872-02-001
Pipe, brake1XD-F5871-01-001
Hose, brake 21XD-F5873-02-001

Front wheel and driveshaft

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Wheel comp.1XD-F5180-00-001
Tire (25x8.00-12 mu09 2pr tl)94108-12818-001Wear part
Valve, rim (tr413)93900-00812-001
Cap, wheel1XD-F512A-00-001
Drive shaft assy1XD-F518F-01-001
Ball joint set1XD-F530T-10-001Wear part
Double off set joint1XD-F530V-10-001
Boot set (ball joint)1XD-F530X-10-001Wear part
Boot set(double offset joint1XD-F530Y-10-001Wear part
Steering knuckle assy (left)1XD-F3501-00-001

Rear wheel and driveshaft

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Rear wheel comp.1XD-F5390-00-001
Tire (25x10.00-12 mu10 4pr tl)94110-12815-001Wear part
Valve, rim (tr413)93900-00812-001
Hub, front1XD-25111-01-001
Rear drive shaft assy1XD-F531H-01-001
Ball joint set1XD-F530T-00-001Wear part
Double off set joint1XD-F530V-00-001
Boot set (ball joint)1XD-F530X-00-001Wear part
Boot set(double offset joint1XD-F530Y-00-001Wear part
Cap, wheel1XD-F512A-00-001

Front suspension

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Front upper arm comp. (left)1XD-F3540-02-001
Front upper arm comp. (right)1XD-F3550-02-001
Bush1HP-F3526-00-002Wear part
Ball joint 21XD-23579-00-001Wear part
Front lower arm comp. (left)2PG-F3570-01-001
Front lower arm comp. (right)2PG-F3580-01-001
Shock absorber assy 21XD-F3390-01-002
Cover, under 11XD-F3123-00-001
Cover, lower 21XD-F3133-00-001

Rear suspension and arms

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Shock absorber assy, rear1XD-F2200-00-002
Bar, stabilizer1XD-G7491-01-001
Joint, stabilizer 216B-2385M-10-001
Joint, stabilizer 116B-2385L-10-001
Bush, stabilizer front1XD-F386G-00-002Wear part
Cover, stabilizer front1XD-F386H-00-002
Arm, rear 11XD-F2171-00-001
Arm, rear 21XD-F2172-00-001
Arm 11XD-F217M-01-001
Arm 21XD-F217N-01-001
Cover, thrust 11XD-F2128-01-001
Cover, thrust 21XD-F2129-01-001

Electrics

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Engine control unit assy1XD-8591A-00-001
Ignition coil assy5YU-H2310-14-001
Plug cap assy5B4-82370-00-001
Neutral switch assy3GB-82540-01-001
Neutral switch assy1XD-82540-02-001
Thermosensor assy5YP-85790-00-001
Sensor, speed3B4-83755-01-001
Rectifier & regulator assy1D7-81960-01-001
Box, battery 11XD-H212B-00-001
Wire, minus lead1XP-H2116-00-001
Starter relay assy (rc19-080a)5B4-81940-00-001
Main switch assy1XD-H2510-11-001
Cap, key5UG-H2579-00-001
Wire harness assy1XP-82590-00-001
Circuit breaker assy5B4-82180-00-001
Thermo switch assy5B4-82560-00-001
Fuse (10a-bl)42X-82151-00-002Wear part
Fuse (15a-bl)67F-82151-50-002Wear part
Fuse (10a-bl)67F-82151-40-006Wear part
Fuse (40a)JR9-82151-00-002Wear part
Fuse (25a-bl)5JJ-82151-70-002Wear part
Relay assy (g8hn-1c4t-dj-y52)5DM-81950-01-003
Relay assy (8dm-11)8DM-81950-11-003

Starter motor

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Motor assy1S3-81890-00-001
Brush set3AJ-81801-00-001Wear part
O-ring3TB-81847-00-001Wear part
O-ring93210-24235-001Wear part
Armature assy4NK-81850-00-001
Gasket35C-81844-00-002Wear part
Cord, starter motor1XD-H1815-00-001

Lights

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Bulb, headlight (12v 35/35w)5ST-H4314-10-001Wear part
Socket cord assy 13B4-84340-00-001
Bracket5GH-84703-10-002
Taillight unit assy5KM-84710-01-002
Bulb (12v-21/5w)1A2-84714-50-001Wear part

Fuel system

PartPart numberQtyNotes
Pipe, fuel 11XD-13971-01-001
Fuel tank comp.1XD-F4110-00-001
Fuel pump comp.3B4-13907-13-001
Bracket, fuel pump3B4-24491-00-001
O-ring1S3-24486-00-001Wear part
Cap assyBVG-24610-00-001
Hose (l160)90445-09827-001
Hose (l85)90445-09826-001
Pipe joint assy28P-24380-00-001
Throttle body assy1XD-13750-02-001
O-ring5LP-14147-00-001Wear part
Throttle sensor assy3B4-85885-01-001
Rubber, injector8FP-13556-00-001
Sensor, pressure5S7-82380-00-001
O-ring5YP-14562-00-001Wear part
Injector1XD-13761-00-001
O-ring1XD-14147-00-001Wear part
Delivery pipe assy 11XD-13160-00-001

Sources

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