2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 recommended oil

5-15
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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5-21
EVU00430
Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-35–8-39 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:_ GL-4 is a quality and additive rating, GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used. _
EVU00440
Differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-41–
8-45 for details.)Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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8-9
* 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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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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8-31
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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8-35 1. Final gear oil filler bolt 2. Final gear oil
3. Proper oil level
1. Vis de remplissage de l’huile de couple conique arrière
2. Huile de couple conique arrière
3. Niveau d’huile correct
1. Perno de llenado de aceite del engranaje final
2. Aceite del engranaje final
3. Nivel correcto de aceite
EVU00710
Final gear oil
Checking the final gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check the
oil level in the final gear case.NOTE:_ The oil level should be at the brim of the filler hole. _3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _4. Install the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
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8-37 1. Final gear oil drain bolt
1. Vis de vidange d’huile de couple conique arrière
1. Perno de vaciado de aceite del engranaje final
Changing the final gear oil
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the final gear case to
collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain bolt to
drain the oil.
4. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
5. Add the recommended final gear oil up to the
brim of the filler hole. Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.22 Imp qt, 0.26 US qt)
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8-41 1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Proper oil level 3. Differential gear oil
1. Vis de remplissage de l’huile de différentiel
2. Niveau d’huile correct 3. Huile de différentiel
1. Perno de llenado de aceite del diferencial
2. Nivel correcto de aceite 3. Aceite del diferencial
EVU00721
Differential gear oil
Checking the differential gear oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and
check the oil level. It should be up to the brim
of the filler hole. If the level is low, add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type to raise it
to the specified level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the differen-
tial gear case. _3. Install the differential gear oil filler bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
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