YAMAHA RHINO 700 2013 Owners Manual

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NOTICEDo not try to remove the sealing caps of
the battery cells. You may damage the bat-
tery.To remove the battery1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 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.
1. Quick fastener screw ( × 2)
2. Battery compartment cover5. Unhook the battery band.
6. Disconnect the negative battery lead first,
then the positive battery lead by remov-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When removing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the negative lead must be dis-
connected before the positive lead.
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1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery band
7. Pull the battery out of its compartment.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as
soon as possible if it seems to have dis-
charged. Keep in mind that the battery tends
to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is
equipped with optional electrical accessories.
NOTICETo charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead
Acid) battery, a special (constant-voltage)
battery charger is required. Using a con-
ventional battery 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.
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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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NOTICEAlways keep the battery charged. Storing
a discharged battery can cause permanent
battery damage.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 install-
ing their bolt. NOTICE: When installing
the battery, the main switch must be
off, and the positive lead must be con-
nected before the negative lead.
1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Negative battery lead (black)3. Hook the battery band.
4. Install the battery compartment cover by installing the quick fastener screws.
5. Close the hood.
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5B410022Jump-starting
Jump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged
instead.
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 termi-
nal of the battery.
●
Do not touch the positive lead of the
jumper cable to the negative lead.
●
Do not reverse the polarity of the
jumper cables when connecting to the
batteries.
However, if the vehicle must be jump-started,
proceed as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
(See pages 8-48–8-50 for battery com-
partment cover removal and installation
procedures.)
4. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
5. Using a charged 12-volt battery, connect the positive lead of the jumper cable to
the positive terminal of the battery in the
vehicle and the other end of the positive
lead to the positive terminal of the
charged battery.
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1. Jumper cable positive lead
6. Connect the negative lead of the jumper
cable to the negative terminal of the
charged battery and the other end of the
negative lead to an unpainted metal sur-
face of the crankcase to be started.
1. Jumper cable negative lead7. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting the engine” on pages 6-2–6-3.)
8. After the engine starts, disconnect the
negative lead of the jumper cable from
the crankcase and charged battery, and
then disconnect the positive lead of the
jumper cable from the charged battery
and the battery in the vehicle.
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9. Install the console.
10. Install the battery compartment cover.
11. Close the hood.
5B410023Fuse 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
install 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 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 8-7–8-8 forhood opening and closing procedures.)
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3. Remove the quick fastener screws.
4. Remove the battery compartment coverby lifting it up and pulling it out.1. Quick fastener screw ( × 2)
2. Battery compartment cover5. Remove the blown fuse, and then install
a new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the
specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
1. Fuel injection system spare fuse
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Main fuse
4. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
5. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
7. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
8. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
9. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
10. Spare fuse ( × 3)
11. Radiator fan fuse “FAN”
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6. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on theelectrical circuit in question to check if the
device operates. If the fuse blows again
immediately, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
7. Install the battery compartment cover by installing the quick fastener screws.
8. Close the hood.
EVU01670Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7–8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Remove the cover at the rear of the
headlight by pulling it off.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
Specified fuses:Main fuse: 40.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Four-wheel-drive motor
fuse: 10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 25.0 A
Backup fuse: 10.0 A
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3. Remove the headlight bulb holder coverby pulling it off.1. Headlight bulb holder cover
4. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.1. Headlight bulb holder
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5. Wait for the headlight bulb to cool beforetouching or removing it. Remove the bulb
by pulling it out.
6. Insert a new headlight bulb into the bulb holder. NOTICE: Do not touch the
glass part of the headlight bulb to
keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the lumi-
nosity of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints on
the headlight bulb using a cloth moist-
ened with alcohol or thinner.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.7. Install the bulb holder by pushing it in and
turning it clockwise.
8. Install the bulb holder cover and the cov-
er at the rear of the headlight. NOTICE:
Make sure the headlight bulb holder
cover is securely fitted over the bulb
holder and seated properly.
9. Close the hood.
10. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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