2007 YAMAHA RHINO 660 tire pressure

How to measure tire pressure .............5-33
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
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-77
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-81
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-83
Valve clearance .................................. 8-85
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-87
Rear brake pad check ........................ 8-89
Checking the brake fluid level............. 8-89
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-93
Checking the brake pedal ................... 8-95
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................ 8-97
Brake light switch adjustment ........... 8-101
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YAMAHA 5UG-F1696-01
WARNING
IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN CAUSE
LOSS OF CONTROL.LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH.OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: Set with tires cold.RECOMMENDED: FRONT: 70kPa, {.70kgf/cm}, 10psi
REAR: 98kPa, {.98kgf/cm}, 14psi
MINIMUM: FRONT: 63kPa, {.63kgf/cm}, 9psi
REAR: 91kPa, {.91kgf/cm}, 13psiNever set tire pressure below minimum. Tire may dislodge from rim.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 907 kg (2000lb) maximum including weight of operator, passenger, accessories, cargo, and (if applicable) trailer tongue weight.
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YAMAHA 5UG-F1696-10
AVERTISSEMENT
UNE PRESSION DE GONFLAGE INCORRECTE OU UNE SURCHARGE

PEUT ENTRAÎNER LA PERTE DE CONTRÔLE DU VÉHICULE.
LA PERTE DE CONTRÔLE DU VÉHICULE PEUT PROVOQUER

DES BLESSURES GRAVES, VOIRE LA MORT.PRESSION DE SERVICE DES PNEUS: Régler pneus à froid.RECOMMANDÉE:
AVANT: 70kPa, {.70kgf/cm}, 10psi
ARRIÈRE:
98kPa, {.98kgf/cm}, 14psi
MINIMUM:
AVANT: 63kPa, {.63kgf/cm}, 9psi

ARRIÈRE:
91kPa, {.91kgf/cm}, 13psi
Ne jamais sous-gonfler les pneus. Cela pourrait provoquer leur déjantement.
Poids nominal brut du véhicule: 907 kg (2000lb) maximum (poids du pilote, du passager, des accessoires, de la charge et de la flèche d’attelage (si applicable) compris).
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2-11

Always use the size and type of tires specified
in this manual.


Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.


Never exceed the stated load capacity. Cargo
should be as far forward in the bed as possible,
and distributed evenly from side to side. Be
sure cargo is secured so that it cannot move
around during operation. Reduce speed and
follow instructions in this manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance
for braking.
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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,
8-87–8-95
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition and free play. 8-97–8-99
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,
8-123–8-135
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-29–5-35,
8-107–8-109
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-51
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5-29
EVU01380
Tires
WARNING
Use of improper tires on this vehicle, or opera-
tion of this vehicle with improper or uneven
tire pressure, may cause loss of control, in-
creasing your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing corpora-
tion of America for this model. Other tire
combinations are not recommended.ACE-01E2. The tires should be set to the recommend-
ed pressure:

Recommended tire pressure
Front 70 kPa (0.70 kgf/cm
2, 10 psi)
Rear 98 kPa (0.98 kgf/cm2, 14 psi)
Manufacturer Size Type
Front MAXXIS 25 × 8-12NHS M951Y
Rear MAXXIS 25 × 10-12NHS M952Y
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Check and adjust tire pressures when the
tires are cold.


Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fied could cause the tire to dislodge from
the rim under severe riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 63 kPa (0.63 kgf/cm
2, 9 psi)
Rear 91 kPa (0.91 kgf/cm2, 13 psi)
4. Use no more than the following pressures
when seating the tire beads.
Front 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Higher pressures may cause the tire to
burst. Inflate the tires very slowly and
carefully. Fast inflation could cause the
tire to burst.
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5-33 1. Tire pressure gauge
1. Manomètre pour pneus
1. Manómetro para neumáticos
EVU00510
How to measure tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge.NOTE:_ The tire pressure gauge is included as standard
equipment. Make two measurements of the tire
pressure and use the second reading. Dust or dirt
in the gauge could cause the first reading to be in-
correct. _Set pressure with tires cold.
Set tire pressures to the following specifications:ACE-02E
Recommended
pressureMinimum Maximum
Front70 kPa
(0.70 kgf/cm
2,
10 psi)63 kPa
(0.63 kgf/cm
2,
9 psi)77 kPa
(0.77 kgf/cm
2,
11 psi)
Rear98 kPa
(0.98 kgf/cm
2,
14 psi)91 kPa
(0.91 kgf/cm
2,
13 psi)105 kPa
(1.05 kgf/cm
2,
15 psi)
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8-3 1. Owner’s manual
1. Manuel du propriétaire
1. Manual del propietario
1. Owner’s tool kit 2. Tire pressure gauge
1. Trousse de réparation 2. Manomètre pour pneus
1. Juego de herramientas 2. Manómetro para neumáticos
EVU01460
Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s manual
in the vinyl bag and always carry it on the bottom
of the driver seat as shown. Put the owner’s tool kit
and tire pressure gauge in the space beside the
battery.
The service information included in this manual is
intended to provide you, the owner, with the nec-
essary information for completing your own pre-
ventive maintenance and minor repairs. The tools
provided in the Owner’s tool kit are sufficient for
this purpose, except that a torque wrench is also
necessary to properly tighten nuts and bolts.NOTE:_ If you do not have a torque wrench available dur-
ing a service operation requiring one, take your ve-
hicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque
settings and adjust them as necessary. _
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