2006 YAMAHA RHINO 660 oil filter

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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3-1
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 levers
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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8-8
Engine oil
Replace (warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridge
Replace.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see NOTE page
8-9.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Rear brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see NOTE page
8-9.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Accelerator pedal*
Check operation and free play.V-belt*Check operation.
Check for wear, cracks, or damage.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearings*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation and for leakage.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation and for looseness/Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Rear upper and lower
knuckle pivots*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Drive shaft universal joint*
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Engine mount*Check for cracks or damage.
Check bolt tightness.Front and rear axle boots*Check operation.
Replace if damaged.Stabilizer bushings*
Check for cracks or damage.
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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8-23
EVU00700
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked before
each operation. In addition, the oil must be
changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the console. (See page 8-21 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
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8-27 1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Vis de vidange d’huile moteur
1. Perno de vaciado del aceite del motor
1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Oil filter wrench
1. Cartouche de filtre à huile 2. Clé pour filtre à huile
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite 2. Llave para filtros de aceite
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Remove the console. (See page 8-21 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect
the used oil, and then remove the engine oil
filler cap.
4. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.NOTE:_ Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being
replaced. _5. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter
wrench.NOTE:_ An oil filter wrench is available at a nearby
Yamaha dealer. _
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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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8-69 1. Crankcase breather hose
1. Durite de mise à l’air du carter moteur
1. Tubo respiradero del cárter
8. Inspect the air filter element and replace it if
damaged.
9. Thoroughly apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or
other quality liquid foam air filter oil (not spray
type) to the air filter element.NOTE:_ The air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping. _10. Pull the air filter element over its frame.
11. Install the air filter element.
12. Install the air filter case cover and be sure the
crankcase breather hose is connected.
13. Install the console.
14. Install the seats.
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