2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 hood open

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EVU00680Hood
To open
Unhook the hood latches, and then slowly tilt
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To close
Lower the hood slowly to its original position,
and then hook the hood latches. Secure pro-
jections 1 on the rear of the hood into slots 2
on the back of the instrument panel. Secure
slots 3 on the side of the hood around
projections 4 on the frame.1. Projection ( × 2) 2. Slot ( × 2)
3. Slot ( × 2) 4. Projection ( × 2)
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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1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 forhood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Remove the air intake duct shroud by re-
moving the quick fastener screws.1. Quick fastener screw ( × 2)
2. Air intake duct shroud
3. Remove the air filter case cover by un-
hooking the holders.1. Air filter case cover holder ( × 5)
2. Air filter case cover
1
2
1 1
2
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5B410020Checking the parking brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with two wear in-
dicator grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to a wear indicator groove, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set.1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
EVU00850Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under the
hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 for hood opening
and closing procedures.)
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is
above the minimum level mark. Check the
brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir
level. Replenish the brake fluid if necessary.1. Minimum level mark
1
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4
1
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EVU00880Brake 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 8-7–8-8 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 ad-
justing nut in direction a. To make the
brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction b.
1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut3. Close the hood.
1
a
b
2
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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.
1
2
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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.
●
Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
●
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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