2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 radiator

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EVU00080
1-DESCRIPTION AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
1. Headlights
2. Front shock absorber assembly adjusting ring
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter elements (Engine and air intake duct)
5. V-belt case
6. Driver seat
7. Driver seat belt
8. Spark plug
9. Cargo bed
10. Tail/brake lights
11. Rear shock absorber assembly adjusting ring
12. Cargo bed release lever
13. Passenger seat belt
14. Passenger seat
15. Oil filter cartridge
16. Engine oil dipstick
17. Battery
18. Fuses
19. Coolant reservoir
20. Radiator cap
21. Fuel level check window
22. Fuel tank cap
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WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under
pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap
when opening. Allow any remaining pressure
to escape before completely removing the cap.
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CAUTION:_ Mix antifreeze with distilled water only. Howev-
er, if distilled water is not available, soft water
may be used for refilling._Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.NOTE:_

Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, have a Yamaha
dealer check the antifreeze content of the
coolant as soon as possible.


The radiator fan operation is completely auto-
matic. It is switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radiator.
_If your vehicle overheats, see page 8-134 for de-
tails.
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Engine overheatingNOTE:_ If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be temporarily used, provided that it is
changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible. _
WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before removing the radiator cap. You could be burned by
hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap when opening.
Allow any remaining pressure to escape before completely removing the cap.Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant reserver and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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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)
Final gear case oil:
Type SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.25 L (0.22 Imp qt, 0.26 US qt)
Differential gear case oil:
Type SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.32 L (0.28 Imp qt, 0.34 US qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 2.50 L (2.20 Imp qt, 2.64 US qt)
Air filter:
Engine Wet element
Intake duct Dry element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 30.0 L (6.60 lmp gal, 7.93 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type/quantity BSR42/1
Manufacturer MIKUNIModel YXR660FA
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