2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 battery

8-3 1. Owner’s manual
1. Manuel du propriétaire
1. Manual del propietario
1. Owner’s tool kit 2. Tire pressure gauge
1. Trousse de réparation 2. Manomètre pour pneus
1. Juego de herramientas 2. Manómetro para neumáticos
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Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s manual
in the vinyl bag and always carry it on the bottom
of the driver seat as shown. Put the owner’s tool kit
and tire pressure gauge in the space beside the
battery.
The service information included in this manual is
intended to provide you, the owner, with the nec-
essary information for completing your own pre-
ventive maintenance and minor repairs. The tools
provided in the Owner’s tool kit are sufficient for
this purpose, except that a torque wrench is also
necessary to properly tighten nuts and bolts.NOTE:_ If you do not have a torque wrench available dur-
ing a service operation requiring one, take your ve-
hicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque
settings and adjust them as necessary. _
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Battery
This vehicle is equipped with a sealed-type bat-
tery. Therefore it is not necessary to check the
electrolyte or add distilled water in the battery. If
the battery seems to have discharged, consult a
Yamaha dealer.CAUTION:_ Do not try to remove the sealing caps of the
battery cells. You may damage the battery. _
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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger-
ous, causing severe burns, etc. It contains sul-
furic acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes or other sources of
ignition away. Ventilate when charging or us-
ing in an enclosed space. Always shield your
eyes when working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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8-111 1. Negative battery lead 2. Positive battery lead
1. Câble négatif de batterie 2. Câble positif de batterie
1. Cable negativo de la batería 2. Cable positivo de la batería
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Battery maintenance
1. When the vehicle is not used for a month or
longer, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place. Completely recharge the
battery before reinstallation.CAUTION:_ A special battery charger (constant voltage/
ampere or constant voltage) is required for re-
charging a sealed-type battery. Using a con-
ventional battery charger may shorten the
battery life. _2. Always make sure the connections are cor-
rect when putting the battery back in the vehi-
cle.
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8-113 1. Battery compartment cover
1. Couvercle du compartiment de la batterie
1. Tapa del compartimento de la batería
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Fuse replacement
The main fuse and the fuse box are located under
the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for hood opening
and closing procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, turn off the main switch and in-
stall a new fuse of the specified amperage.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by
lifting it up and pulling it out.
2. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electri-
cal circuit in question.CAUTION:_ To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse. _
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8-115 1. Main fuse 2. Spare main fuse
3. Headlight fuse 4. Ignition fuse
5. Auxiliary DC jack fuse 6. Four-wheel-drive fuse
7. Signaling system fuse
8. Backup fuse (for odometer and clock)
9. Carburetor heater fuse 10. Spare fuse (× 3)
1. Fusible principal 2. Fusible principal de rechange
3. Fusible des phares 4. Fusible d’allumage
5. Fusible de la prise pour accessoires
6. Fusible du système quatre roues motrices
7. Fusible du système de signalisation
8. Fusible de sauvegarde (pour le compteur kilométrique et la montre)
9. Fusible du réchauffeur de carburateur
10. Fusible de rechange (× 3)
1. Fusible principal 2. Fusible principal de repuesto
3. Fusible de los faros 4. Fusible del encendido
5. Fusible de la toma de corriente continua
6. Fusible de la tracción integral
7. Fusible del sistema de intermitencia
8. Fusible de repuesto (cuentakilómetros y reloj)
9. Fusible del calentador del carburador
10. Fusible de repuesto (× 3)
3. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a
new fuse of the specified amperage.
4. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuit in question to check if the device oper-
ates.
5. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
6. Install the battery compartment cover.
7. Close the hood.Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive fuse: 3.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
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Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.
No fuel.Fuel pump is
clogged.
Restart the engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if
there is compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove the
spark plug and
check the electrodes.WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark is good.Ignition system is
normal.
Spark is weak.
Adjust the spark plug gap
or replace the spark plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use the electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery is good.
Engine turns over
slowly.Check the connections,
recharge.Check the
fuel flow.
Remove the fuel hose
from the fuel pump.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
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3. Remove the spark plug, pour about one ta-
blespoon of SAE 10W30 or 20W40 motor oil
in the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark
plug. Ground the spark plug wire and turn the
engine over several times to coat the cylinder
wall with oil.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the
ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet
to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere,
coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light
film of oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts
or the seat covers.
8. 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 excessively warm
or cold place (less than 0°C (30°F) or more
than 30°C (90°F)).NOTE:_ Make any necessary repairs before storing the ve-
hicle. _
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