maintenance YAMAHA RHINO 660 2005 User Guide

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Carburetor adjustment
The carburetor is a vital part of the engine and re-
quires very sophisticated adjustment. Most adjust-
ing should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the
professional knowledge and experience to do so.
However, the idling speed may be performed by
the owner as a part of the usual maintenance rou-
tine.CAUTION:_ The carburetor was set at the Yamaha factory
after many tests. If the settings are disturbed
by someone without sufficient technical
knowledge, poor engine performance and
damage may result. _
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Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.


Have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake sys-
tem if the brake fluid level goes down.
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Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done only
by trained Yamaha service personnel. Have a
Yamaha dealer replace the following components
during periodic maintenance or when they are
damaged or leaking.

Replace the oil seals every two years.


Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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8-91 1. Brake pedal
1. Pédale de frein
1. Pedal de freno
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Checking the brake pedal
Have a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. There should be no free play in
the brake pedal. The brakes should operate
smoothly and there should be no brake drag. If the
brakes feel soft or spongy, this could indicate air in
the brake system. Have a Yamaha dealer check
the brake system if necessary.
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:

Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the brake pedal position is cor-
rect.


Make sure the brakes do not drag.


All air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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8-111 1. Negative battery lead 2. Positive battery lead
1. Câble négatif de batterie 2. Câble positif de batterie
1. Cable negativo de la batería 2. Cable positivo de la batería
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Battery maintenance
1. When the vehicle is not used for a month or
longer, remove the battery and store it in a
cool, dark place. Completely recharge the
battery before reinstallation.CAUTION:_ A special battery charger (constant voltage/
ampere or constant voltage) is required for re-
charging a sealed-type battery. Using a con-
ventional battery charger may shorten the
battery life. _2. Always make sure the connections are cor-
rect when putting the battery back in the vehi-
cle.
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