2008 YAMAHA RHINO 700 battery

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WARNING
Avoid battery contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing. Shield eyes when working near batteries.
Keep out of reach of children. You could be
poisoned or severely burned by the sulfuric
acid in battery electrolyte.
In case of accidental contact with battery elec-
trolyte:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt medical at-
tention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
WARNING
Batteries may produce explosive gases. Venti-
late when charging or using in a closed space.
Keep batteries away from sparks, flames, ciga-
rettes, or other sources of ignition.
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8-123 1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
1. Câble négatif de batterie (noir)
2. Câble positif de batterie (rouge)
1. Cable negativo de la batería (negro)
2. Cable positivo de la batería (rojo)
2 1
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Battery maintenance
1. If the vehicle will not be used for a month or
longer, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place. Completely recharge the
battery before reinstallation.NOTICE_A special battery charger (constant voltage/
ampere or constant voltage) is required for re-
charging a sealed-type battery. Using a con-
ventional battery charger may shorten the
battery life._2. Always make sure the connections are cor-
rect when putting the battery back in the vehi-
cle.
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Jump-starting
Jump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged in-
stead.
WARNING
To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:

Do not connect the negative lead of the
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery


Do not touch the positive lead of the jump-
er cable to the negative lead.


Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries.
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However, if the vehicle must be jump-started, pro-
ceed as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
(See pages 8-131–8-135 for battery compart-
ment cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Remove the console. (See pages 8-21–8-23
for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
5. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect the
positive lead of the jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery in the vehicle and
the other end of the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal of the charged battery.
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8-129 1. Jumper cable positive lead
1. Câble de démarrage positif
1. Cable auxiliar positivo
1
1. Jumper cable negative lead
1. Câble de démarrage négatif
1. Cable auxiliar negativo
1
6. Connect the negative lead of the jumper ca-
ble to the negative terminal of the charged
battery and the other end of the negative lead
to an unpainted metal surface of the crank-
case to be started.
7. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the en-
gine” on pages 6-7–6-9.)
8. After the engine starts, disconnect the nega-
tive lead of the jumper cable from the crank-
case and charged battery, and then
disconnect the positive lead of the jumper ca-
ble from the charged battery and the battery
in the vehicle.
9. Reinstall the console.
10. Reinstall the battery compartment cover.
11. Close the hood.
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8-131 1. Quick fastener screw (× 2)
2. Battery compartment cover
1. Vis à serrage rapide (× 2)
2. Couvercle du compartiment de la batterie
1. Tornillo de fijación rápida (× 2)
2. Tapa del compartimento de la batería
1
2
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Fuse replacement
The main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse, and
the fuse box are located under the hood. (See
pages 8-17–8-19 for hood opening and closing
procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, turn off the main switch and in-
stall a new fuse of the specified amperage.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the quick fastener screws.
2. Remove the battery compartment cover by
lifting it up and pulling it out.
Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical cir-
cuit in question.NOTICE
To prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.
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4. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuit in question to check if the device oper-
ates.
5. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
6. Reinstall the battery compartment cover by
installing the quick fastener screws.
7. Close the hood.
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Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.
Restart the engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if
there is compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove the
spark plug and
check the electrodes.WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark is good.Ignition system is
normal.
Spark is weak.
Adjust the spark plug gap
or replace the spark plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use the electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery is good.
Engine turns over
slowly.Check the connections,
recharge.
Check the compression.
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