2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 Starting

Tire wear limit......................................5-35
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Jump-starting ........................................6-9
Warming up.........................................6-13
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-15
Engine break-in ...................................6-21
Parking ................................................6-25
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading .....................6-29
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE .......................7-1
Getting to know your vehicle .................7-1
Learning to operate your vehicle...........7-9
Turning your vehicle............................7-13
Braking ................................................7-15
Going uphill .........................................7-17
Going downhill ....................................7-21
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-27
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-33
Riding in brush or wooded areas ........7-35
Encountering obstacles on the trail .....7-37
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
periodic maintenance/lubrication .......... 8-7
Hood ................................................... 8-17
Console .............................................. 8-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-23
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-35
Differential gear oil.............................. 8-41
Coolant ............................................... 8-47
Axle boots ........................................... 8-51
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-53
Cleaning the air filter elements ........... 8-61
V-belt cooling duct check hose ........... 8-73
V-belt case drain plug ......................... 8-75
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-77
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-79
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-81
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-83
Rear brake pad check ........................ 8-85
Checking the brake fluid level............. 8-85
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-89
Checking the brake pedal ................... 8-91
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................ 8-93
Brake light switch adjustment ............. 8-97
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-99
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4-3
CAUTION:_

Do not operate the electric starter continu-
ously for more than 5 seconds, or starter
damage could occur. Wait at least 5 sec-
onds between each operation of the elec-
tric starter to let it cool.


Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion with the engine running, or damage to
the electric starter can result.


See starting instructions prior to starting
the engine. (See pages 6-3–6-7 for details.)
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4-11
CAUTION:_

The engine may overheat if the vehicle is
overloaded. If this happens, reduce the
load to specification.


After restarting, make sure that the light is
out. Continuous use while the light is on
may cause damage to the engine.
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4-33 1. Accelerator pedal
1. Pédale d’accélérateur
1. Pedal del acelerador
EVU01290
Accelerator pedal
Press the accelerator pedal down to increase en-
gine speed. Spring pressure returns the pedal to
the rest position when released. Always check that
the accelerator pedal returns normally before start-
ing the engine.
Before starting the engine, check the accelerator
pedal to be sure it is operating smoothly. Make
sure the accelerator pedal fully returns to the idle
position as soon as it is released.
WARNING
Malfunction of the accelerator pedal could
make it difficult to speed up or slow down
when you need to. This could cause an acci-
dent. Check the operation of the accelerator
pedal before you start the engine. If the accel-
erator pedal does not work smoothly, check
for the cause. Correct the problem before oper-
ating the vehicle or consult a Yamaha dealer.
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4-37 1. Parking brake lever
2. Release button
1. Levier de frein de stationnement
2. Bouton de dégagement
1. Palanca del freno de estacionamiento
2. Botón de desbloqueo
EVU00280
Parking brake lever
The parking brake lever is located at the right side
of the driver’s seat. It will help hold the vehicle from
moving while parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up com-
pletely.
To release the parking brake, pull up on the lever,
press the release button, and then push the lever
all the way down. Spring pressure helps return the
lever to the released position.
Be sure to fully release the parking brake before
starting out. Failure to do so may result in poor per-
formance and premature wearing of the rear brake
and V-belt.
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4-41 1. Fuel level check window
1. Hublot de contrôle du niveau de carburant
1. Mirilla de control del nivel de gasolina
A. Starter (choke) “”1. Fully open
2. Half open 3. Closed
A. Starter (enrichisseur) “”1. Ouverture maximale
2. Ouverture moyenne 3. Fermé
A. Estárter (estrangulador) “”1. Completamente abierto
2. Medio abierto 3. Cerrado
EVU00310
Fuel level check window
The amount of fuel in the fuel tank can be checked
through the fuel level check window. If the fuel lev-
el is low, refuel as soon as possible.
EVU00320
Starter (choke) “”
Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture. A separate starter circuit supplies this
mixture.
Move in direction
a to turn on the starter (choke).
Move in direction
b to turn off the starter (choke).
Refer to “Starting a cold engine” for proper opera-
tion. (See pages 6-3–6-7.)
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CAUTION:_

Do not use accessories requiring more
than the above maximum capacity. This
may overload the circuit and cause the
fuse to blow.


If accessories are used without the engine
running or with the headlights turned on,
the battery will lose its charge and engine
starting may become difficult.


Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter
or other accessories with a plug that gets
hot because the jack can be damaged.
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5-9
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha
dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, in-
spect the brake system. (See pages 8-83–8-91.)
WARNING
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not drive the vehicle if you find any
problem with the brakes or you could lose
braking ability, which could lead to an acci-
dent. If a problem cannot be corrected by the
adjustment procedures provided in this manu-
al, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha
dealer.
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