2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 open hood

8-17 1. Hood latch (× 2)
1. Attache de capot (× 2)
1. Fijación de capó (× 2)
1. Hood
1. Capot
1. Capó
1
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Hood
To open
Unhook the hood latches, and then slowly tilt the
hood up until it stops.
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8-19 1. Projection (× 2) 2. Slot (× 2)
3. Slot (× 2) 4. Projection (× 2)
1. Patte de fixation (× 2) 2. Fente (× 2)
3. Fente (× 2) 4. Patte de fixation (× 2)
1. Saliente (× 2) 2. Ranura (× 2)
3. Ranura (× 2) 4. Saliente (× 2)
3
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1
To close
Lower the hood slowly to its original position, and
then hook the hood latches. Secure projections 1
on the rear of the hood into slots2 on the back of
the instrument panel. Secure slots3 on the side
of the hood around projections4 on the frame.NOTICE

Make sure that all cables and wires are in
place when closing the hood.


Do not drive the vehicle with the hood
open, unlatched, or removed.
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8-69 1. Quick fastener screw (× 2) 2. Air intake duct shroud
1. Vis à serrage rapide (× 2) 2. Tuyère de conduit d’air
1. Tornillo de fijación rápida (× 2)
2. Rejilla del conducto de admisión de aire
1
2
1. Air filter case cover holder (× 5) 2. Air filter case cover
1. Attache de couvercle du boîtier de filtre à air (× 5)
2. Couvercle du boîtier de filtre à air
1. Soporte de la cubierta de la caja del filtro de aire (× 5)
2. Cubierta de la caja del filtro de aire
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2
1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Remove the air intake duct shroud by remov-
ing the quick fastener screws.
3. Remove the air filter case cover by unhook-
ing the holders.
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8-93 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimo
1
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Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under the
hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for hood opening
and closing procedures.)
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the minimum level mark. Check the brake fluid lev-
el with the top of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
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8-105 1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop 2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno 2. Tuerca de ajuste
1a
b
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Brake light switch adjustment
The brake light switch, which is activated by the
brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake
light comes on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows.
1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
directiona. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in directionb.
3. Close the hood.
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8-121
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Battery
The battery is located under the hood. (See pages
8-17–8-19 for hood opening and closing proce-
dures.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve Regu-
lated Lead Acid) battery. There is no need to
check the electrolyte or to add distilled water. How-
ever, the battery lead connections need to be
checked and, if necessary, tightened.
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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
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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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8-133 1. Jumper cable positive lead
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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