2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 oil

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1 -CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION ........................................ 3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ............................................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-5
Electric Power Steering warning light
“EPS”................................................ 4-19
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-23
Light switch......................................... 4-37
On-Command drive knob ................... 4-39
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-41
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-41
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-43
Drive select lever ................................ 4-45
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-45
Doors .................................................. 4-47
Front seats ......................................... 4-49
Rear seat ............................................ 4-55
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Seat belts ........................................... 4-71
Glove compartment............................ 4-73
Storage compartment ........................ 4-73
Cup holders........................................ 4-75
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-77
Front and rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-83
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-85
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-85
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-21
Front differential gear oil .................... 5-23
Rear differential gear oil ..................... 5-23
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-25
Seat belts ........................................... 5-25
Steering.............................................. 5-27
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-27
Instruments, lights and switches ........ 5-27
Control cables .................................... 5-27
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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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1 -DESCRIPTION
1. Headlights
2. Radiator cap
3. Coolant reservoir
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Driver seat
6. Driver seat belt
7. Rear passenger handhold
8. Rear seat
9. Rear passenger seat belt
10. Cargo bed
11. Tail/brake light
12. Spark arrester
13. Rear shock absorber assembly
14. Rear door1324 56 7890A
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15. Spark plug
16. V-belt case
17. Front door
18. Front shock absorber assembly
19. Front passenger seat belt
20. Front passenger seat
21. Front passenger handhold
22. Battery
23. Fuses
24. Air filter element
25. Engine oil dipstick
26. Fuel tank cap
27. Oil filter cartridge
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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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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.)
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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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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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Tableau des entretiens et graissages périodiques
ÉLÉMENT VÉRIFICATIONLe plus court
des deux inter-
vallesINITIAL CHAQUE
mois136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1.200
(750)2.400
(1.500)2.400
(1.500)4.800
(3.000)
heures 20 75 150 150 300
Circuit de refroidissement*Contrôler l’absence de fuite de liquide de refroidissement.
Réparer si nécessaire.
Remplacer le liquide de refroidissement tous les 24 mois.
Élément du filtre à airNettoyer.
Remplacer si nécessaire.Toutes les 20 à 40 heures (plus souvent dans les
régions humides ou poussiéreuses)
Huile moteurChanger (chauffer le moteur avant de vidanger).Cartouche de filtre à huileRemplacer.Huile de différentiel avant
Contrôler le niveau d’huile et l’absence de fuite.
Remplacer.Huile de différentiel arrière
Frein avant*Contrôler le fonctionnement, l’usure des plaquettes de frein et
l’absence de fuite. Voir page 8-12.
Corriger si nécessaire. Remplacer les plaquettes si usées jusqu’à la
limite.Frein arrière*Contrôler le fonctionnement, l’usure des plaquettes de frein et
l’absence de fuite. Voir page 8-12.
Corriger si nécessaire. Remplacer les plaquettes si usées jusqu’à la
limite.Frein de stationnement*Contrôler le fonctionnement, la garde et l’usure des plaquettes de frein.
Corriger si nécessaire. Remplacer les plaquettes si usées jusqu’à la
limite.Pédale d’accélérateur*Contrôler le fonctionnement et la garde.Courroie trapézoïdale*Contrôler le fonctionnement.
Contrôler l’usure, les craquelures ou autre endommagement.Roues*Contrôler l’équilibre, l’endommagement et le voile.
Réparer si nécessaire.Roulements de roue*Contrôler l’absence de jeu et d’endommagement.
Remplacer en cas d’endommagement.EE.book Page 11 Monday, January 19, 2009 5:30 PM