2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 recommended oil

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EVU00410
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-25–8-37.)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 pages 10-1–10-2.
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EVU00430
Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-39–8-45 for
details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W-90 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.
EVU00440
Differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-47–
8-53 for details.)Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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10. Lower the cargo bed.
11. Reinstall the engine oil drain bolt and its new
gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
12. Refill with the specified amount of recom-
mended engine oil, and then insert the dip-
stick completely into the oil filler hole.TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See pages 10-1–10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt,1.85 Imp.qt)
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8-39 1. Final gear oil filler bolt 2. O-ring
3. Final gear oil 4. Correct oil level
1. Vis de remplissage de l’huile de couple conique arrière
2. Joint torique 3. Huile de couple conique arrière
4. Niveau d’huile correct
1. Perno de llenado de aceite de la transmisión final
2. Junta tórica 3. Aceite de la transmisión final
4. Nivel de aceite correcto
1
2
3
4
5B410013
Final gear oil
Checking the final gear oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the final gear oil filler bolt and its
O-ring, and then check the oil level in the final
gear case. The oil level should be at the brim
of the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level. NOTICE: Be sure
no foreign material enters the final gear
case.
4. Reinstall the oil filler bolt and its new O-ring,
and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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6. Refill with the recommended final gear oil up
to the brim of the filler hole. NOTICE: Be
sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case.
7. Reinstall the oil filler bolt and its new O-ring,
and then tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause. Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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6. Refill the differential gear case with the rec-
ommended oil. NOTICE: Be sure no foreign
material enters the differential gear case.
7. Check the oil filler bolt gasket for damage,
and replace it if necessary.
8. Reinstall the differential gear oil filler bolt and
its gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
9. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause. Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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10-1
1 -SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
2885 mm (113.6 in)
Overall width:
1385 mm (54.5 in)
Overall height:
YXR700FAB 1853 mm (73.0 in)
YXR7FSPB 1901 mm (74.8 in)
YXR7FB 1853 mm (73.0 in)
Seat height:
818 mm (32.2 in)
Wheelbase:
1910 mm (75.2 in)
Ground clearance:
280 mm (11.0 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3900 mm (154 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
YXR700FAB 540.0 kg (1190 lb)
YXR7FSPB 548.0 kg (1208 lb)
YXR7FB 540.0 kg (1190 lb)
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
YXR7FSPB 80.2 dB(A)
YXR7FB 80.2 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
YXR7FSPB Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
YXR7FB Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²Vibration on steering wheel (EN1032, ISO5008):
YXR7FSPB Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
YXR7FB Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
686 cm³
Bore × stroke:
102.0 × 84.0 mm (4.02 × 3.31 in)
Compression ratio:
9.20 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sumpEngine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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10
Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MAEngine oil quantity:Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)Differential gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oilQuantity:
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark):
0.32 L (0.34 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.35 L (2.48 US qt, 2.07 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
YXR700FAB Unleaded gasoline only
YXR7FSPB Regular unleaded gasoline only
YXR7FB Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
30.0 L (7.93 US gal, 6.60 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
5B41 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR7EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automatic
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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