2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 boot

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-5
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ..................... 8-7
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ................................................... 8-8
Hood ................................................... 8-17
Console .............................................. 8-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-25
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-39
Differential gear oil ............................. 8-47
Coolant ............................................... 8-55
Axle boots........................................... 8-59
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-61
Cleaning the air filter element............. 8-67
Drive select lever box check hose ...... 8-79
V-belt cooling duct check hose........... 8-79
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-81
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-83
Valve clearance .................................. 8-85
Brakes ................................................ 8-87
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ................................................. 8-89
Checking the parking brake pads ....... 8-91
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-93
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-99
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Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-99
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ..................................... 8-101
Brake light switch adjustment .......... 8-105
Cable inspection and lubrication ...... 8-107
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-109
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) ............... 8-111
Steering shaft lubrication ................. 8-115
Wheel removal ................................. 8-115
Tire replacement .............................. 8-117
Wheel installation ............................. 8-119
Battery.............................................. 8-121
Jump-starting ................................... 8-131
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-137
Replacing a headlight bulb............... 8-143
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-149
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-151
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-157
Troubleshooting charts .................... 8-159
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS................................. 10-1
910
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2-5
Both driver and passenger should wear an
approved motorcycle helmet that fits proper-
ly. Both driver and passenger should also
wear eye protection (goggles or a face
shield), gloves, over-the-ankle boots, long-
sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
Do not drive or ride as passenger after using
drugs or alcohol.
Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you
use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating
condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle
properly increases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. See pages 5-1–5-2 for a list of
pre-operation checks.
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5-2
5
SteeringCheck for proper operation. 5-27
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-27
Instruments, lights and
switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-29, 8-141–8-153
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure and for wear and damage.5-29–5-33,
8-113–8-117
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-59 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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7-33 1. Approved motorcycle helmet
2. Eye protection 3. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
4. Gloves 5. Long pants
6. Over-the-ankle boots
1. Casque de motocycliste homologué
2. Protection pour les yeux
3. Chemise ou veste à manches longues
4. Gants 5. Pantalon 6. Bottes
1. Casco homologado para motocicletas
2. Protección ocular 3. Camisa o chaqueta de manga larga
4. Guantes 5. Pantalones largos
6. Botas por encima de los tobillos
1
2
3
4
5
6
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE
Personal protective equipment
Both driver and passenger should wear the follow-
ing to reduce risk of injury in an accident:

Approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly


Eye protection (goggles, helmet face shield, or
protective eyewear)


Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket, and long pants
An approved helmet and other personal protective
equipment can help in a variety of ways, including:


Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of you
is outside the vehicle cage/frame protective
structure during a rollover.


Help protect you if outside objects intrude in-
side the vehicle during operation.


Help protect you in the event of vehicle impact
with an obstacle.
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8-9
TIP

Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty, sandy or
muddy areas, or at full throttle.


Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
Drive shaft universal joint*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Engine mount*Check for cracks or damage.
Check bolt tightness.Front and rear axle boots*Check operation.
Replace if damaged.Stabilizer bushings*Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-21 1. Console
1. Console
1. Consola
1
5B410011
Console
To remove
1. Remove the seats. (See page 4-37 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the parking brake lever boot.
3. Pull the console forward and upward (the
drive select lever boot will come loose). To
ease removal of the console, shift the drive
select lever into the low gear “L” position.
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8-23
To install
1. Place the console in its original position.
2. Install the parking brake lever boot.
3. Install the seats.NOTICE

Be sure to position the seat belt buckles to
the outside of the console.


When installing the console, be sure not to
pinch the cables or wires.


Make sure that the groove at the bottom of
the parking brake lever boot and the drive
select lever boot fits securely around the
edge of the hole in the console.
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8-59 1. Front axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet de demi-arbre de roue avant (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Funda del eje delantero (× 2 a cada lado)
1
1
1. Rear axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet de demi-arbre de roue arrière (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Funda del eje trasero (× 2 a cada lado)
1
1
EVU00740
Axle boots
Check the axle boots for holes or tears.
If any damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.
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