2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 key battery

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The engine can be started in any gear
if the brake pedal is applied. However,
it is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start the engine by turning the key to
“START”.
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least 5
seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position
with the engine running; otherwise, damage
to the electric starter may result.
TIPFor maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
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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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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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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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6. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on theelectrical circuit in question to check if the
device operates. If the fuse blows again
immediately, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
7. Install the battery compartment cover by installing the quick fastener screws.
8. Close the hood.
EVU01670Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Remove the cover at the rear of the
headlight by pulling it off.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
Specified fuses:Main fuse: 40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor
fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 25.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
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