maintenance YAMAHA RHINO 700 2012 User Guide

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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precautions:

Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to en-
ter the brake system, reducing braking per-
formance.


Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.


Use only the specified brake fluid; other-
wise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage.


Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may
result in a harmful chemical reaction.


Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
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8-99 1. Brake pedal a. No brake pedal free play
1. Pédale de frein a. Absence de garde à la pédale de frein
1. Pedal de freno a. Ningún juego en el pedal de freno
1
a
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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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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.
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