2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 oil

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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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Circuit d’alimentation*Contrôler la durite de carburant et s’assurer de l’absence de craquelures
ou autre endommagement.
Remplacer si nécessaire.Huile moteurChanger (chauffer le moteur avant de vidanger).Cartouche de filtre à huileRemplacer.Huile de couple conique
arrièreContrôler le niveau d’huile et l’absence de fuite.
Remplacer.Huile de différentiel
Frein avant*Contrôler le fonctionnement, l’usure des plaquettes et l’absence de fui-
te. Voir N.B. page 8-12.
Corriger si nécessaire. Remplacer les plaquettes si usées jusqu’à la li-
mite.Frein arrière*Contrôler le fonctionnement, l’usure des plaquettes et l’absence de fui-
te. Voir N.B. page 8-12.
Corriger si nécessaire. Remplacer les plaquettes si usées jusqu’à la li-
mite.Pédale d’accélérateur*Contrôler le fonctionnement et la garde.Courroie trapézoïdale*Contrôler le fonctionnement.
Contrôler l’usure, les craquelures ou autre endommagement.Roues*Contrôler l’équilibre, l’endommagement et le voile.
Réparer si nécessaire.Roulements de roue*Contrôler l’absence de jeu et d’endommagement.
Remplacer en cas d’endommagement.Suspension avant et arrière*Contrôler le fonctionnement et l’absence de fuite.
Corriger si nécessaire.Direction*Contrôler le fonctionnement et le jeu. Remplacer en cas d’endommage-
ment.
Contrôler le pincement. Régler si nécessaire.Pivot des articulations arrière
supérieures et inférieures* Lubrifier à l’aide de graisse à base de savon au lithium.Joint de cardan d’arbre de
transmission*Lubrifier à l’aide de graisse à base de savon au lithium.
ÉLÉMENT VÉRIFICATIONLe plus court
des deux
intervallesINITIAL CHAQUE
mois136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1.200
(750)2.400
(1.500)2.400
(1.500)4.800
(3.000)
heures 20 75 150 150 300
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EVU00700
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before
each operation. In addition, the oil must be
changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the console. (See page 8-21 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
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8-25 1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark
3. Dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap
1. Repère de niveau maximum 2. Repère de niveau minimum
3. Jauge
4. Bouchon de remplissage de l’huile moteur
1. Marca de nivel máximo 2. Marca de nivel mínimo
3. Varilla de medición
4. Tapón de llenado de aceite del motor
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe off
the dipstick with a clean rag.
6. Insert the dipstick in the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.NOTE:_ The engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks. _7. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Install the console.
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1. Vis de vidange d’huile moteur
1. Perno de vaciado del aceite del motor
1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Oil filter wrench
1. Cartouche de filtre à huile 2. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite 2. Llave para filtros de aceite
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Remove the console. (See page 8-21 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil, and then remove the engine oil
filler cap.
4. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.NOTE:_ Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced. _5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _
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8-29 1. O-ring
1. Joint torique
1. Junta tórica
1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Torque wrench
1. Cartouche de filtre à huile 2. Clé dynamométrique
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite 2. Llave dinamométrica
6. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of
the new oil filter cartridge.NOTE:_ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. _7. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-
ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
9. Add the specified amount of recommended
engine oil, and then install the engine oil filler
cap and tighten it. Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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CAUTION:_

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 higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
1.90 L (1.67 Imp qt, 2.01 US qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (1.76 Imp qt, 2.11 US qt)
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10. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, turn the en-
gine off immediately and check for the cause.
11. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
12. Install the console.
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