2012 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.NOTICEDo not try to remove the sealing caps of the
battery cells. You may damage the battery.
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8-125 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
1. Negative battery lead (black) 2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery band
1. Câble négatif de batterie (noir) 2. Câble positif de batterie (rouge)
3. Sangle de batterie
1. Cable negativo de la batería (negro)
2. Cable positivo de la batería (rojo) 3. Correa de la batería
2
3 1
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To remove the battery
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 quick fastener screws.
4. Remove the battery compartment cover by
lifting it up and pulling it out.
5. Unhook the battery band.
6. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,
then the positive battery lead by removing
their bolt. NOTICE: When removing the
battery, the main switch must be off, and
the negative lead must be disconnected
before the positive lead.
7. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
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To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon
as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in
mind that the battery tends to discharge more
quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional elec-
trical accessories.NOTICETo charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid)
battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery
charger is required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the battery.To store the battery

If the vehicle will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.


If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.NOTICEAlways keep the battery charged. Storing a
discharged battery can cause permanent bat-
tery damage.
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8-129 1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
1. Câble positif de batterie (rouge)
2. Câble négatif de batterie (noir)
1. Cable positivo de la batería (rojo)
2. Cable negativo de la batería (negro)
1 2
To install the batteryTIPBe sure the battery is fully charged.1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Connect the positive battery lead first, then
the negative battery lead by installing their
bolt. NOTICE: When installing the battery,
the main switch must be off, and the posi-
tive lead must be connected before the
negative lead.
3. Hook the battery band.
4. Reinstall the battery compartment cover by
installing the quick fastener screws.
5. Close the hood.
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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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1. Câble de démarrage positif
1. Cable auxiliar positivo
1
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 8-123–8-127 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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8-135 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 6-7–6-11.)
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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8-137 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.
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. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electri-
cal circuit in question.NOTICETo prevent accidental short-circuiting, turn off
the main switch when checking or replacing a
fuse.2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the quick fastener screws.
4. Remove the battery compartment cover by
lifting it up and pulling it out.
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