2008 YAMAHA RHINO 700 belt

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NOTICE
After driving your vehicle in water, be sure to
drain the trapped water by removing the check
hose at the bottom of the air filter case, the V-
belt cooling duct check hose, the drive select
lever box check hose and the V-belt case drain
plug. Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it has
been operated in salt water or muddy condi-
tions.
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8-8
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
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
Cooling systemCheck coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.
Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Engine oilReplace (warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridgeReplace.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-9.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Rear brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-9.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Parking brake*Check operation and free play/brake pad wear.
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.
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To install
1. Place the console in its original position.
2. Install the parking brake lever boot.
3. Install the seats.NOTICE

Be sure to position the seat belt buckles to
the outside of the console.


When installing the console, be sure not to
pinch the cables or wires.


Make sure that the groove at the bottom of
the parking brake lever boot and the drive
select lever boot fits securely around the
edge of the hole in the console.
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8-77 1. Drive select lever box check hose
1. Tube de vidange du boîtier de sélecteur de marche
1. Tubo colector de la caja de la palanca selectora
1
1. V-belt cooling duct check hose
1. Tube de vidange du conduit de refroidissement de la courroie trapé-
zoïdale
1. Tubo colector del conducto de refrigeración de la correa trape-
zoidal
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Drive select lever box check hose
The drive select lever box check hose is located
under the console. (See pages 8-21–8-23 for con-
sole removal and installation procedures.) If dust
or water collects in the drive select lever box check
hose, remove the hose and clean it.
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V-belt cooling duct check hose
The V-belt cooling duct check hose is located un-
der the cargo bed. If dust or water collects in the V-
belt cooling duct check hose, remove the hose and
clean it.
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8-79 1. V-belt case drain plug
1. Bouchon de vidange du carter de courroie trapézoïdale
1. Tapón de vaciado de la caja de la correa trapezoidal
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V-belt case drain plug
The V-belt case drain plug is located under the
driver seat. (See page 4-37 for seat removal and
installation procedures.)
After riding in water deep enough to allow water to
enter the V-belt case, remove the drain plug to
drain any water from the case.
If water drains from the V-belt case after removing
the drain plug, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
vehicle, as the water may affect other engine
parts.
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Transmission:
Primary reduction system V-belt
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Right hand operation
Reverse gear 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Sub transmission ratio low 31/16 (1.938)
high 31/21 (1.476)
Chassis:
Frame type Steel tube frame
Caster angle 5.0°
Trail 26.0 mm (1.02 in)
Tire:
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size front 25
× 8-12NHS
rear 25 × 10-12NHS
Wheel:
Type Cast wheel
Rim size front 12 × 6.0AT
rear 12 × 7.5AT Model YXR70FSP2X
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