battery YAMAHA RHINO 700 2010 User Guide

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To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon
as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in
mind that the battery tends to discharge more
quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional elec-
trical accessories.NOTICETo charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid)
battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery
charger is required. Using a conventional bat-
tery charger will damage the battery. If you do
not have access to a constant-voltage battery
charger, have a Yamaha dealer charge your
battery.To store the battery

If the vehicle will not be used for more than one
month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.


If the battery will be stored for more than two
months, check it at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
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8-121 1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red) 3. Battery band
1. Câble négatif de batterie (noir)
2. Câble positif de batterie (rouge) 3. Sangle de batterie
1. Cable negativo de la batería (negro)
2. Cable positivo de la batería (rojo) 3. Correa de la batería
1
2
3
1. Battery compartment cover
1. Couvercle du compartiment de la batterie
1. Tapa del compartimento de la batería
1
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 installing their
bolt.
3. Hook the battery band.
4. Place the battery compartment cover in the
original position, and then install the quick
fastener screws.
5. Close the hood.NOTICEAlways keep the battery charged. Storing a
discharged battery can cause permanent bat-
tery damage.
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Jump-starting
Jump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged in-
stead.
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 terminal of
the battery


Do not touch the positive lead of the jump-
er cable to the negative lead.


Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries.
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8-125 1. Jumper cable positive lead
1. Câble de démarrage positif
1. Cable auxiliar positivo
1
1. Jumper cable negative lead
2. Starter motor installation bolt
1. Câble de démarrage négatif
2. Vis de montage du démarreur
1. Cable auxiliar negativo
2. Perno de sujeción del motor de arranque
1
2
However, if the vehicle must be jump-started, pro-
ceed as follows.
1. Turn the key to “” (off).
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
(See pages 8-113–8-121 for battery compart-
ment cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Remove the console. (See pages 8-21–8-23
for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
5. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect the
positive lead of the jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery in the vehicle and
the other end of the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal of the charged battery.
6. Connect the negative lead of the jumper ca-
ble to the negative terminal of the charged
battery and the other end of the negative lead
to the starter motor installation bolt.
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7. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the en-
gine” on pages 6-7–6-9.)
8. After the engine starts, disconnect the nega-
tive lead of the jumper cable from the starter
motor installation bolt and charged battery,
and then disconnect the positive lead of the
jumper cable from the charged battery and
the battery in the vehicle.
9. Reinstall the console.
10. Reinstall the battery compartment cover.
11. Close the hood.
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Fuse replacement
The main fuse, the fuel injection system fuse, the
EPS fuse, and the fuse box are located under the
hood.
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 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
(See pages 8-113–8-121 for battery compart-
ment cover removal and installation proce-
dures.)
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5. Turn the key to “” (on) and turn on the
electrical circuit in question to check if the de-
vice operates. If the fuse blows again imme-
diately, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical system.
6. Reinstall the battery compartment cover.
7. Close the hood.
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Troubleshooting charts
Starting problems or poor engine performance1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.
Restart the engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use the electric
starter to see if
there is compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove the
spark plug and
check the electrodes.WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark is good.Ignition system is
normal.
Spark is weak.
Adjust the spark plug gap
or replace the spark plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use the electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery is good.
Engine turns over
slowly.Check the connections,
recharge.
Check the compression.
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2. Remove the spark plug, pour about one ta-
blespoon of SAE 10W-40 or 20W-50 motor
oil in the spark plug hole and reinstall the
spark plug. Ground the spark plug wire and
turn the engine over several times to coat the
cylinder wall with oil.
3. Lubricate all control cables.
4. Block up the frame to raise all wheels off the
ground.
5. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe outlet
to prevent moisture from entering.
6. If storing in a humid or salt-air atmosphere,
coat all exposed metal surfaces with a light
film of oil. Do not apply oil to any rubber parts
or the seat covers.
7. Remove the battery and charge it. Store it in
a dry place and recharge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an excessively warm
or cold place [less than 0°C (30°F) or more
than 30°C (90°F)].
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10-6
Brakes:
System Front and rear unified
Type front Dual disc brake
rear Dual disc brake
Operation Foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 208 mm (8.2 in)
Rear wheel travel 184 mm (7.2 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system TCI (digital)
Generator system AC magneto
Battery type U1L-11
Battery capacity 12 V 28.0 Ah
Headlight type: Halogen bulbModel YXR7F4PZ
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