2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 clutch

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EVU00410
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-23–8-33.)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 type and
quantity:
See page 10-2.
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Perform the Pre-Operation Checks on pages 5-1–
5-35. Set the parking brake, shift to neutral, and
follow the instructions on page 6-3 to start the en-
gine. Once it has warmed up and you have turned
the choke off, you are ready to begin driving your
vehicle. With the engine idling, shift the drive se-
lect lever into low or high. Then release the parking
brake. Press the accelerator pedal slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage and
you will start to accelerate. Avoid higher speeds
until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your vehicle.
When slowing down or stopping, take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and smoothly press the
brake pedal. Improper use of the brakes can
cause the tires to lose traction, reducing control
and increasing the possibility of an accident.
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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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10-2
10
Compression ratio 9.10 :1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Wet sump
Engine oil:
Type
Recommended engine oil classification API Service SE, SF, SG type or higherModel YXR660FA
-20˚ -10˚ 0˚
10˚20˚ 30˚40˚50˚C
10W/30
15W/4020W/4020W/50
10W/40
5W/30
CAUTION:
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the en-
gine 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.
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Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer DPR8EA-9/NGK
Spark plug gap 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch type: Wet, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system V-belt
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 41/21
× 24/18
× 33/9 (9.544)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Right hand operation
Reverse gear 25/17 (1.471)
Sub transmission ratio low 35/17 (2.058)
high 28/19 (1.473)
Chassis:
Frame type Steel tube frame
Caster angle 5.0°
Trail 26.0 mm (1.02 in)
Tire:
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size front 25
× 8-12NHS
rear 25 × 10-12NHS Model YXR660FA
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