2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 steering

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-7
Key identification number ..................... 3-9
Vehicle identification number ............. 3-11
Model label ......................................... 3-13
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-5
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-13
Switches ............................................. 4-19
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-33
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-35
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-37
Drive select lever ................................ 4-39
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-39
Fuel level check window..................... 4-41
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-41
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Seats .................................................. 4-43
Seat belts ........................................... 4-45
Glove compartment............................ 4-49
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-51
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ....................................... 4-57
Trailer hitch bracket ........................... 4-61
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-63
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-15
Coolant............................................... 5-17
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-21
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-21
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-23
Seat belts ........................................... 5-23
Steering.............................................. 5-25
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-25
Lights ................................................. 5-25
Switches............................................. 5-27
Tires ................................................... 5-29
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-33
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Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ....................................... 8-101
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication ....................................... 8-101
Steering shaft lubrication .................. 8-103
Wheel removal ................................. 8-103
Wheel installation ............................. 8-105
Battery .............................................. 8-107
Battery maintenance ........................ 8-111
Fuse replacement............................. 8-113
Replacing a headlight bulb ............... 8-119
Headlight beam adjustment.............. 8-123
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-125
Troubleshooting................................ 8-131
Troubleshooting charts ..................... 8-133
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning ........................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
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Always keep both hands, arms, feet, and legs
inside the vehicle at all times during operation.
Keep your feet on the floorboard. Never hold
onto the enclosure except when using the
handgrip inside the enclosure. Otherwise, your
hand could be injured if it is caught between the
enclosure and an obstacle outside the vehicle.


Always keep both hands on the steering wheel
when driving.


Never wrap your thumbs and fingers around
the steering wheel. This is particularly impor-
tant when driving in rough terrain. The front
wheels will move right and left as they respond
to the terrain, and this movement will be felt in
the steering wheel. A sudden jolt could wrench
the steering wheel around, and your thumbs or
fingers could be injured if they are in the way of
the steering wheel spokes.


Always go slowly and be extra careful when op-
erating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to
changing terrain conditions when driving the
vehicle.
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3-2
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23. Light switch
24. Steering wheel
25. Starter (choke)
26. Main switch
27. On-Command four-wheel drive and differential gear lock switches
28. Multi-function meter unit
29. Auxiliary DC jack
30. Horn switch
31. Drive select lever
32. Parking brake lever
33. Accelerator pedal
34. Brake pedalNOTE:_ The vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly
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NOTE:_

When the switch is set to “LOCK”, the differ-
ential gear lock indicator light will flash until
the differential gear is locked.


When the indicator light is flashing, turning
the steering wheel back and forth will help the
differential gear lock to engage.


Riding before the differential gear lock is
properly engaged (e.g., when the indicator
light is flashing) will cause the engine speed
to be limited until engagement is complete.
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5-1
EVU01340
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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Do not mount an accessory where it could in-
terfere with your ability to control the vehicle.
Examples include (but are not limited to) an ob-
ject that limits your ability to turn the steering
wheel or one that limits your view.


Use extra caution when driving a vehicle with
accessories. The vehicle may handle different-
ly than it does without accessories.
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