engine YAMAHA RHINO 700 2010 Workshop Manual

8-33 1. O-ring
1. Joint torique
1. Junta tórica
1. Oil filter cartridge 2. Torque wrench
1. Cartouche du filtre à huile 2. Clé dynamométrique
1. Cartucho del filtro de aceite 2. Llave Dinamométrica
2 1
8. Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to the O-
ring of the new oil filter cartridge. Make sure
the O-ring is seated properly.
9. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil fil-
ter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
10. Reinstall the engine oil drain bolt, and then
tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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11. Refill with the specified amount of recom-
mended engine oil, and then insert the dip-
stick completely into the oil filler hole with the
arrow mark on the dipstick knob pointing up-
ward. NOTICE: Be sure to wipe off spilled
oil on any parts after the engine and ex-
haust system have cooled down.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-3.
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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NOTICE

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives with oil.
Do not use oils with a diesel specification
of “CD” or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or high-
er.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for sever-
al minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If
oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten minutes,
and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
14. Install the engine guard by installing the bolts,
and then tightening them to the specified
torque.
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15. Install the oil filler hole access panel in the
original position. Tightening torque:
Engine guard bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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8-53 1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark
1. Bouchon du vase d’expansion
2. Repère de niveau maximum 3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Tapón del depósito de refrigerante
2. Marca de nivel máximo 3. Marca de nivel mínimo
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5B410015
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked before each
ride.
Checking the coolant level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold as the coolant
level varies with engine temperature. The
coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
4. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level
mark, remove the reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, reinstall the res-
ervoir cap.
5. Close the hood.Coolant reservoir capacity
(up to the maximum level mark):
0.34 L (0.36 US qt, 0.30 Imp.qt)
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Inspection
The spark plug is an important engine component
and is easy to inspect. The condition of the spark
plug can indicate the condition of the engine.
The ideal color of the porcelain insulator around
the center electrode is a medium-to-light tan for a
vehicle that is being ridden normally.
You should periodically remove and inspect the
spark plug because heat and deposits will cause
the spark plug to slowly break down and erode. If
electrode erosion becomes excessive, or if carbon
and other deposits are excessive, you should re-
place the spark plug with the specified plug.
Specified spark plug:
LMAR6A-9 (NGK)
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15. Insert the projections on the air filter case
cover into the holders on the air filter case,
and then install the air filter case cover by
hooking the holders onto the cover.
16. Close the hood.
The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated
more often if the vehicle is operated in dusty areas.
Each time air filter element maintenance is per-
formed, check the air inlet to the air filter case for
obstructions. Check the air filter element rubber
joint to the throttle body and manifold fittings for an
airtight seal. Tighten all fittings securely to avoid
the possibility of unfiltered air entering the engine.NOTICENever operate the engine with the air filter ele-
ment removed. This will allow unfiltered air to
enter, causing rapid engine wear and possible
engine damage. Additionally, operation with-
out the air filter element will affect the fuel in-
jection system with subsequent poor
performance and possible engine overheating.
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8-79 1. V-belt case drain plug
1. Bouchon de vidange du carter de courroie trapézoïdale
1. Tapón de drenaje de la caja de la correa trapezoidal
1
1. Side panel
1. Cache latéral
1. Panel lateral
1
4. Remove the V-belt case drain plug. If water
drains from the V-belt case, have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the vehicle, as the water may
affect other engine parts.
5. Place the side panel in the original position as
shown.
6. Install the bolt, and then tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
7. Close the door.Tightening torque:
Side panel bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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8-81 1. Bolt (× 3)
1. Vis (× 3)
1. Perno (× 3)
1
1. Tailpipe 2. Spark arrester 3. Gasket
1. Tube d’échappement arrière
2. Pare-étincelles 3. Joint
1. Tubo de escape 2. Parachispas 3. Junta
2 1
3
Cleaning the spark arrester
WARNING
Hot exhaust system may cause burns. To
avoid burns or fires, make sure that the engine
is stopped and the exhaust system is cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester. Do not start
the engine while cleaning the exhaust system.1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler, and then remove the gasket.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from
the spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
4. Install the gasket, and then insert the tailpipe
into the muffler and align the bolt holes.
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5. Install the bolts and tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.
Valve clearance
The correct valve clearance changes with use, re-
sulting in improper fuel/air supply or engine noise.
To prevent this, the valve clearance must be ad-
justed regularly. This adjustment however, should
be left to a professional Yamaha service techni-
cian.Tightening torque:
Tailpipe bolt:
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
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