2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 Tip

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TIP●
Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty,
sandy or muddy areas, or at full throttle.
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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 first INITIAL
EVERY
month136612 km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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5B410012Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
Check engine oil level before each operation.
In addition, change the oil and the oil filter car-
tridge at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Check the engine oil level on a cold en-
gine. TIPIf the engine was started before checking the
oil level, be sure to warm up the engine suffi-
ciently, and then wait at least 10 minutes until
the oil settles for an accurate reading.4. Remove the engine oil dipstick, and thenwipe it off with a clean rag.
1. Engine oil dipstick
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5. Insert the dipstick completely into the oilfiller hole, and then remove it again to
check the oil level. TIPThe engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.1. Maximum level mark 2. Minimum level mark6. If the engine oil is at or below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to the cor-
rect level. 7. Insert the dipstick completely into the oil
filler hole.
8. Install the console.
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To change the engine oil (with or without
oil filter cartridge replacement)1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the console. (See page 8-10 for
console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to col-
lect the used oil, and then remove the
dipstick.
5. Remove the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the crank-
case.
1. Engine oil drain bolt 2. GasketTIPSkip steps 6–10 if the oil filter cartridge is not
being replaced.6. Lift the cargo bed up. (See pages 4-22– 4-23 for cargo bed lifting and lowering
procedures.)
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7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oilfilter wrench. Make sure that the O-ring is
removed together with the oil filter car-
tridge. If the O-ring remains attached to
the crankcase, oil leakage may occur.TIPAn oil filter wrench is available from a Yamaha
dealer.1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Oil filter wrench8. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil tothe O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly seated.1. O-ring9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the
specified torque with a torque wrench.
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Tightening torque: Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Torque wrench
10. Lower the cargo bed.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its
new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to
the specified torque. 12. Refill with the specified amount of recom-
mended engine oil, and then insert the
dipstick completely into the oil filler hole.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts af-
ter the engine and exhaust system have
cooled down.
Tightening torque:Engine oil drain bolt: 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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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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5B410015Coolant
The coolant level should be checked before
each ride.
Checking the coolant level1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir when the engine is cold as the
coolant level varies with engine tempera-
ture. TIPThe coolant should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the coolant reservoir
cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, install the reservoir cap.
Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark): 0.32 L (0.34 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
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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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