2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 light

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1-PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7–5-9,
8-83–8-91
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition and free play. 8-93–8-95
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-13
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-23–8-33
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-17–5-19,
8-47–8-49
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-21, 8-35–8-45
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-23
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-23
SteeringCheck for proper operation. 5-25
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-25
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-25–5-27,
8-119–8-129
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-29–5-35,
8-103–8-105
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-51
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Steering
Park on level ground. Turn the steering wheel right
and left. Check for excessive free play, abnormal
noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake lights to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Starting a cold engine
WARNING
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the vehicle, which could lead to an ac-
cident or collision.1. Apply the brake.
2. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.NOTE:_

When the drive select lever is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light should
come on. If the neutral indicator light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the
electric circuit.


The engine can be started in any gear if the
brake is applied. However, it is recommend-
ed to shift into neutral before starting the en-
gine.
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6-9 1. Jumper cable positive lead
2. Jumper cable negative lead
1. Câble de démarrage positif 2. Câble de démarrage négatif
1. Cable auxiliar positivo 2. Cable auxiliar negativo
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a cold
engine” section. The starter (choke) should not be
used. Press the accelerator pedal slightly.
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Jump-starting
Jump-starting the vehicle should be avoided. The
battery should be removed and charged instead.
(See pages 8-107–8-111 for battery removal and
installation procedures.) However, if the vehicle
must be jump-started, proceed as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
4. Using a charged 12 V battery, connect the
positive lead of the jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery in the vehicle and
the other end of the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal of the charged battery.
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6-17 1. Drive select lever a. L (Low)
b. H (High) c. N (Neutral) d. R (Reverse)
1. Sélecteur de marche a. L (gamme basse)
b. H (gamme haute) c. N (point mort)
d. R (marche arrière)
1. Palanca selectora de marcha a. L (Marcha corta)
b. H (Marcha larga) c. N (Punto muerto)
d. R (Marcha atrás)
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse
1. Stop the vehicle. Keep your foot off the accel-
erator pedal.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.NOTE:_

When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse
indicator light electrical circuit.


Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
engine, the light may not come on until the
vehicle starts moving.
_ 4. Check behind for people or obstacles, then
release the brake pedal.
5. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
continue to watch to the rear while backing.
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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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Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine component
and is easy to inspect. The condition of the spark
plug can indicate the condition of the engine.
The ideal color of the porcelain insulator around
the center electrode is a medium-to-light tan for a
vehicle that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems your-
self.
Instead, take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and inspect the spark
plug because heat and deposits will cause the
spark plug to slowly break down and erode. If elec-
trode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon and
other deposits are excessive, you should replace
the spark plug with the specified plug.
Specified spark plug:
DPR8EA-9 (NGK)
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8-97 1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop 2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno 2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Brake light switch adjustment
The brake light switch, which is activated by the
brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake
light comes on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows.
1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection
a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction
b.
3. Close the hood.
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