2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 maintenance

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1 -PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTPeriodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/opera-
tor. The most important points of vehicle inspec-
tion, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
WARNING
Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or per-
forming maintenance activities incorrectly
may increase your risk of injury or death dur-
ing service or while using the vehicle. If you
are not familiar with vehicle service, have a
Yamaha dealer perform service.
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8-5 1. Owner’s manual
1. Manuel du propriétaire
1. Manual del propietario
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1. Tool box
1. Trousse à outils
1. Caja de herramientas
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Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s manual
in the vinyl bag and always carry it in the glove
compartment. The owner’s tool kit and the tire
pressure gauge are located in the tool box under
the hood.
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 suffi-
cient for this purpose, except that a torque wrench
is also necessary to properly tighten nuts and
bolts.
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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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system

For vehicles not equipped with an odometer or hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.


For vehicles equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance in-
tervals. However, keep in mind that if the vehicle isn’t used for a long period of time, the month mainte-
nance intervals should be followed.


Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
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
Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.
Valves*Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Crankcase breather
system*Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Spark arresterClean.EE.book Page 7 Monday, January 19, 2009 5:30 PM

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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 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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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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15. Insert the projections on the air filter case
cover into the holders on the air filter case,
and then install the air filter case cover by
hooking the holders onto the cover.
16. Close the hood.
The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated
more often if the vehicle is operated in dusty areas.
Each time air filter element maintenance is per-
formed, check the air inlet to the air filter case for
obstructions. Check the air filter element rubber
joint to the throttle body and manifold fittings for an
airtight seal. Tighten all fittings securely to avoid
the possibility of unfiltered air entering the engine.NOTICENever operate the engine with the air filter ele-
ment removed. This will allow unfiltered air to
enter, causing rapid engine wear and possible
engine damage. Additionally, operation with-
out the air filter element will affect the fuel in-
jection system with subsequent poor
performance and possible engine overheating.
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8-95 1. Brake pedal a. No free play
1. Pédale de frein a. Garde nulle
1. Pedal de freno a. Ningún juego
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Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done only
by trained Yamaha service personnel. Have a
Yamaha dealer replace the following components
during periodic maintenance or when they are
damaged or leaking.

Replace the oil seals every two years.


Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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Checking the brake pedal
Have a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. There should be no free play in
the brake pedal. The brakes should operate
smoothly and there should be no brake drag. If the
brakes feel soft or spongy, this could indicate air in
the brake system. Have a Yamaha dealer check
the brake system if necessary.
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