2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 engine

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Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.
Restart the engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if
there is compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove the
spark plug and
check the electrodes.WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark is good.Ignition system is
normal.
Spark is weak.
Adjust the spark plug gap
or replace the spark plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use the electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery is good.
Engine turns over
slowly.
Check the compression.
Check the connections, and ask
a Yamaha dealer to charge the
battery if necessary.
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Engine overheating
Wait for the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap. WARNING! If the engine is not cool when
removing the radiator cap, hot fluid and steam could blow out under pressure and burn you. Place
a thick rag over the cap and remove the cap slowly to allow any remaining pressure to escape.
If it is difficult to get the recommended coolant, tap water can be used temporarily, provided that it is
changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir and/or radiator.
Level is OK.Level is low, check the
cooling system for leakage.
No
leakage.Leakage.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect
and repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See the text below.)
Restart the engine. If the engine overheats again, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and/or repair the cooling system.
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EVU01030
1-CLEANING AND STORAGE
A. Cleaning
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your vehicle will
not only enhance its appearance but will improve
its general performance and extend the useful life
of many components.
1. Before cleaning the vehicle:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to
prevent water entry. A plastic bag and
strong rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler
caps are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, ap-
ply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not ap-
ply degreaser to the wheel axles.
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4. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed
off, wash all surfaces with warm water and
mild, detergent-type soap. An old toothbrush
or bottle brush is handy for hard-to-get-at
places.
5. Rinse the vehicle off immediately with clean
water and dry all surfaces with a clean cham-
ois towel or soft, absorbent cloth.
6. Clean the seats with a vinyl upholstery clean-
er to keep the covers pliable and glossy.
7. Automotive-type wax may be applied to all
painted and chrome-plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may scratch the paint or pro-
tective finish. When finished, start the engine
and let it idle for several minutes.
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B. Storage
Long term storage (60 days or more) of your vehi-
cle will require some preventive procedures to
guard against deterioration. Make any necessary
repairs before storing the vehicle.
After thoroughly cleaning the vehicle, prepare for
storage as follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add the
specified amount of Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer
and Conditioner or equivalent product. Oper-
ate the vehicle for at least 5 minutes to dis-
tribute treated fuel through the fuel system.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a teaspoonful
of engine oil into the spark plug bore and re-
install the spark plug. Ground the spark plug
wire and turn the engine over several times to
coat the cylinder wall with oil. Specified amount:
1 oz of stabilizer to each gallon of fuel
(or 7.5 ml of stabilizer to each liter of fuel)
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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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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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LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Parking brake indicator light:
LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indica-
tor:
LCD
High-range indicator light:
LED
Low-range indicator light:
LED
Differential gear lock indicator light:
LED
Helmet/seat belt indicator light:
12 V, 0.7 W × 2
Fuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 AFour-wheel-drive motor fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
25.0 A
For EUR only
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
whether or not further precautions are required.
Factors that influence the actual level of exposure
of work-force include the characteristics of the
work room, the other sources of noise, etc. i.e. the
number of machines and other adjacent process-
es, and the length of time for which an operator is
exposed to the noise. Also the permissible expo-
sure level can vary from country. This information,
however, will enable the user of the machine to
make a better evaluation of the hazard and risk.
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