battery YAMAHA RHINO 700 2012 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.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.NOTICEAlways keep the battery charged. Storing a
discharged battery can cause permanent bat-
tery damage.
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8-129 1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)
1. Câble positif de batterie (rouge)
2. Câble négatif de batterie (noir)
1. Cable positivo de la batería (rojo)
2. Cable negativo de la batería (negro)
1 2
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. NOTICE: When installing the battery,
the main switch must be off, and the posi-
tive lead must be connected before the
negative lead.
3. Hook the battery band.
4. Reinstall the battery compartment cover by
installing the quick fastener screws.
5. Close the hood.
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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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1. Câble de démarrage positif
1. Cable auxiliar positivo
1
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 8-123–8-127 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.
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8-135 1. Jumper cable negative lead
1. Câble de démarrage négatif
1. Cable auxiliar negativo
1
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 an unpainted metal surface of the crank-
case to be started.
7. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the en-
gine” on pages 6-7–6-11.)
8. After the engine starts, disconnect the nega-
tive lead of the jumper cable from the crank-
case and charged battery, and then
disconnect the positive lead of the jumper ca-
ble 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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8-137 1. Quick fastener screw (× 2)
2. Battery compartment cover
1. Vis à serrage rapide (× 2)
2. Couvercle du compartiment de la batterie
1. Tornillo de fijación rápida (× 2)
2. Tapa del compartimento de la batería
1
2
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Fuse 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 in-
stall 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 electri-
cal 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 quick fastener screws.
4. Remove the battery compartment cover by
lifting it up and pulling it out.
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6. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuit in question to check if the device oper-
ates. If the fuse blows again immediately,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
system.
7. Reinstall the battery compartment cover by
installing the quick fastener screws.
8. 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 compression.
Check the connections, and ask
a Yamaha dealer to charge the
battery if necessary.
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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)].
Use of fuel stabilizer and conditioner eliminates
the need to drain the fuel system. Consult a
Yamaha dealer if the fuel system needs to be
drained.
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Rear wheel:Wheel type:
YXR700FAB Panel wheel
YXR7FSPB Cast wheel
YXR7FB Panel wheel
Rim size:
12 × 7.5ATFront brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Unified brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation:
Unified brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
YXR700FAB Coil spring/oil damper
YXR7FSPB Coil spring/gas-oil damper
YXR7FB Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
185 mm (7.3 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
YXR700FAB Coil spring/oil damper
YXR7FSPB Coil spring/gas-oil damper
YXR7FB Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
185 mm (7.3 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
U1L-11
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 28.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 2
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Reverse indicator light:
LED
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