2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 torque

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Valve clearance
The correct valve clearance changes with use, re-
sulting in improper fuel/air supply or engine noise.
To prevent this, the valve clearance must be ad-
justed regularly. This adjustment however, should
be left to a professional Yamaha service techni-
cian.Tightening torque:
Tailpipe bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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3. Install the lower arm protector by installing
the bolts and tightening them to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Lower arm protector bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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1. Flèche
1. Flecha
1
1. Tapered nut
1.Écrou conique
1. Tuerca cónica
1
EVU00940
Wheel installation
1. Install the wheel and the nuts.


The arrow mark on the tire must point
toward the rotating direction of the wheel.


Tapered nuts are used for both the front
and rear wheels. Install the nuts with their
tapered side towards the wheel.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the
ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in crisscross pattern
to the specified torque.
WARNING
Do not reverse the rims on the Rhino to widen
the track width. Installing wheels improperly
increases the risk of wheel failure and acci-
dents.
Wheel nut torque:
Front: 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear: 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
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7. Reinstall the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
8. Install the panel.
9. Lower the cargo bed.
10. Reinstall the quick fastener screws, bolts and
nuts, and then tighten the nuts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Panel nut:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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