2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 oil level

General maintenance and lubrication
chart ................................................... 8-8
Hood ................................................... 8-17
Console .............................................. 8-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-25
Front differential gear oil..................... 8-41
Rear differential gear oil ..................... 8-47
Coolant ............................................... 8-53
Axle boots........................................... 8-57
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-59
Cleaning the air filter element............. 8-65
V-belt cooling duct check hose and
V-belt case drain plug ...................... 8-77
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-81
Valve clearance .................................. 8-83
Brakes ................................................ 8-85
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ................................................. 8-87
Checking the parking brake pads ....... 8-89
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-91
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-95
Checking the brake pedal................... 8-95
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 8-97
Brake light switch ............................... 8-99
Cable inspection and lubrication ........ 8-99Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-101
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication ...................................... 8-101
Steering shaft lubrication ................. 8-105
Wheel removal ................................. 8-105
Tire replacement .............................. 8-107
Wheel installation ............................. 8-109
Battery.............................................. 8-113
Jump-starting ................................... 8-123
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-129
Replacing a headlight bulb............... 8-135
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-141
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-143
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-149
Troubleshooting charts .................... 8-153
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS................................. 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............... 11-1
Identification number records............. 11-1
91011
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5-1
EVU01200
1 -FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always fol-
low the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.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,
8-85–8-95, 8-99
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-89, 8-97
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-17
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.5-19, 8-25–8-39
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-21, 8-53–8-55
Front differential gear
oil/rear differential gear
oilCheck for leakage. 5-23, 8-41–8-51
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-25
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-25
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EVU00410
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-25–8-39.)NOTICE

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives with oil.
Do not use oils with a diesel specification
of “CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or high-
er.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
Recommended engine oil type and
quantity:
See page 10-3.
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EVU00440
Front differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-41–
8-45 for details.)
EVU00430
Rear differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-47–
8-51 for details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.TIPTIPGL-4 is a quality and additive rating; GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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EVU01650
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 system*Check 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.Front differential gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Rear 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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8-25 1. Oil filler hole access panel
1. Cache d’accès à l’orifice de remplissage d’huile
1. Panel de acceso a la boca de llenado de aceite
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5B410012
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
Check engine oil level before each operation. In
addition, change the oil and the oil filter cartridge at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler hole access panel by
pulling it outward.
3. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine. If
the engine was started before checking the
oil level, be sure to warm up the engine suffi-
ciently, and then wait at least ten minutes un-
til the oil settles for an accurate reading.
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8-27 1. Engine oil dipstick
1. Jauge d’huile moteur
1. Varilla de medición del aceite del motor
1
1. Engine oil dipstick 2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge d’huile moteur 2. Repère de niveau maximum
3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla de medición del aceite del motor
2. Marca de nivel máximo 3. Marca de nivel mínimo
2
3
1
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and then
wipe it off with a clean rag.
5. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler
hole with the arrow mark on the dipstick knob
pointing upward as shown, and then remove
it again to check the oil level. The engine oil
should be between the minimum and maxi-
mum level marks.
6. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum
level mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
7. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil filler
hole with the arrow mark on the dipstick knob
pointing upward.
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8-29 1. Oil filler hole access panel
1. Cache d’accès à l’orifice de remplissage d’huile
1. Panel de acceso a la boca de llenado de aceite
1
1. Engine guard 2. Bolt (× 10)
1. Protège-carter 2. Vis (× 10)
1. Protector del motor 2. Perno (× 10)
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22
2
8. Install the oil filler hole access panel in the
original position.
To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil-
ter cartridge replacement)
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the engine guard by removing the
bolts.
3. Remove the oil filler hole access panel by
pulling it outward.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
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