2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 battery

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EVU00660Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s
manual in the vinyl bag and always carry it un-
derneath the driver seat as shown. Put the
owner’s tool kit and tire pressure gauge in the
space beside the battery.1. Owner’s manual1. Owner’s tool kit 2. Tire pressure gauge
The service information included in this man-
ual is intended to provide you, the owner, with
the necessary information for completing your
own preventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs.
The tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are
sufficient for this purpose, except that a torque
wrench is also necessary to properly tighten
nuts and bolts.
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EVU00950Battery
The battery is located under the hood. (See
pages 8-7–8-8 for hood opening and closing
procedures.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve
Regulated Lead Acid) battery. There is no
need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled
water. However, the battery lead connections
need to be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
Avoid battery contact with skin, eyes, or
clothing. Shield eyes when working near
batteries. Keep out of reach of children.
You could be poisoned or severely burned
by the sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte.
In case of accidental contact with battery
electrolyte:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt
medical attention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention.
WARNING
Batteries may produce explosive gases.
Ventilate when charging or using in a
closed space. Keep batteries away from
sparks, flames, cigarettes, or other sourc-
es of ignition.
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NOTICEDo not try to remove the sealing caps of
the battery cells. You may damage the bat-
tery.To remove the battery1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 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.
1. Quick fastener screw ( × 2)
2. Battery compartment cover5. Unhook the battery band.
6. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,
then the positive battery lead by remov-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When removing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the negative lead must be dis-
connected before the positive lead.
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1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery band
7. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as
soon as possible if it seems to have dis-
charged. Keep in mind that the battery tends
to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is
equipped with optional electrical accessories.
NOTICETo charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead
Acid) battery, a special (constant-voltage)
battery charger is required. Using a con-
ventional battery charger will damage the
battery.To store the battery●
If the vehicle will not be used for more than
one month, remove the battery, fully charge
it, and then place it in a cool, dry place.
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If the battery will be stored for more than
two months, check it at least once a month
and fully charge it if necessary.
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NOTICEAlways keep the battery charged. Storing
a discharged battery can cause permanent
battery damage.To install the batteryTIPBe sure the battery is fully charged.1. Place the battery in its compartment.
2. Connect the positive battery lead first,then the negative battery lead by install-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When installing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the positive lead must be con-
nected before the negative lead.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)3. Hook the battery band.
4. Install the battery compartment cover by installing the quick fastener screws.
5. Close the hood.
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5B410022Jump-starting
Jump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged
instead.
WARNING
To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:●
Do not connect the negative lead of
the jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery.
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Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
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Do not reverse the polarity of the
jumper cables when connecting to the
batteries.
However, if the vehicle must be jump-started,
proceed as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
(See pages 8-48–8-50 for battery com-
partment cover removal and installation
procedures.)
4. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
5. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect the positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the
vehicle and the other end of the positive
lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery.
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1. Jumper cable positive lead
6. Connect the negative lead of the jumper
cable to the negative terminal of the
charged battery and the other end of the
negative lead to an unpainted metal sur-
face of the crankcase to be started.
1. Jumper cable negative lead7. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the engine” on pages 6-2–6-3.)
8. After the engine starts, disconnect the
negative lead of the jumper cable from
the crankcase and charged battery, and
then disconnect the positive lead of the
jumper cable from the charged battery
and the battery in the vehicle.
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9. Install the console.
10. Install the battery compartment cover.
11. Close the hood.
5B410023Fuse replacement
The main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse,
and the fuse box are located under the hood.
If a fuse is blown, turn off the main switch and
install a new fuse of the specified amperage.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.NOTICETo prevent accidental short-circuiting,
turn off the main switch when checking or
replacing a fuse.2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 forhood opening and closing procedures.)
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