2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 brake fluid

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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precautions:

Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to en-
ter the brake system, reducing braking per-
formance.


Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.


Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.


Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may
result in a harmful chemical reaction.


Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
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8-97
NOTICEBrake fluid may damage painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for leak-
age. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before fur-
ther riding.
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8-99 1. Brake pedal a. No brake pedal free play
1. Pédale de frein a. Absence de garde à la pédale de frein
1. Pedal de freno a. Ningún juego en el pedal de freno
1
a
EVU00860
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.
EVU01220
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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10-4
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
YXR700FAB Panel wheel
YXR7FSPB Cast wheel
YXR7FB Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 × 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Unified brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Unified brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
YXR700FAB Coil spring/oil damper
YXR7FSPB Coil spring/gas-oil damper
YXR7FB Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
185 mm (7.3 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
YXR700FAB Coil spring/oil damper
YXR7FSPB Coil spring/gas-oil damper
YXR7FB Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
185 mm (7.3 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
U1L-11
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 28.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 2
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
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