recommended oil YAMAHA RHINO 700 2010 Owners Manual

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EVU00410
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-25–8-39.)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.
Recommended engine oil type and
quantity:
See page 10-3.
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EVU00440
Front differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-41–
8-45 for details.)
EVU00430
Rear differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-47–
8-51 for details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.TIPTIPGL-4 is a quality and additive rating; GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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8-35
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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8-41 1. Front differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Front differential gear oil level check bolt
1. Vis de remplissage de l’huile de différentiel avant
2. Vis de l’orifice de contrôle du niveau d’huile de différentiel avant
1. Tornillo de llenado de aceite del diferencial delantero
2. Tornillo de comprobación del nivel de aceite del
diferencial delantero
1
2
5B410014
Front differential gear oil
Checking the front differential gear oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Loosen the front differential gear oil level
check bolt until oil flows out.
3. If no oil flows out, remove the front differential
gear oil filler bolt, and add the recommended
type of oil in the oil filler hole until it flows out
of the oil level check bolt hole. NOTICE: Be
sure no foreign material enters the front
differential gear case.
4. Tighten the oil level check bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Front differential gear oil level check bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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8-45
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended front differential gear oil. NOTICE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the
front differential gear case.
6. Reinstall the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
7. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause. Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Front differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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8-47
5B410013
Rear differential gear oil
Checking the rear differential gear oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the rear differential gear oil filler bolt,
and then check the oil level in the rear differ-
ential gear case. The oil level should be at the
brim of the filler hole.
3. If the oil is below the brim of the filler hole,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level. NOTICE: Be sure
no foreign material enters the rear differ-
ential gear case.
4. Reinstall the oil filler bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Rear differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
1. Rear differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Rear differential gear oil 3. Correct oil level
1. Vis de remplissage de l’huile de différentiel arrière
2. Huile de différentiel arrière 3. Niveau d’huile correct
1. Tornillo de llenado de aceite del diferencial trasero
2. Aceite del diferencial trasero 3. Nivel de aceite correcto
1
2
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8-49 1. Rear differential gear oil drain bolt
1. Vis de vidange de l’huile de différentiel arrière
1. Tornillo de vaciado de aceite del diferencial trasero
1
Changing the rear differential gear oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the rear differential
gear case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler bolt and the rear differen-
tial gear oil drain bolt to drain the oil.
4. Reinstall the drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
5. Refill with the recommended rear differential
gear oil up to the brim of the filler hole.
NOTICE: Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the rear differential gear case. Tightening torque:
Rear differential gear oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
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10-3
Engine oil:
Recommended brand:
Type:YAMALUBE
Recommended engine oil classification API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
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)Model YXR7F4PZ
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 20W-50
NOTICEIn order to prevent clutch slippage (since the en-
gine 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 qual-
ity than specified. In addition, do not use oils la-beled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
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