2008 YAMAHA RHINO 700 ABS

EVU00050
1 -CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION ........................................ 3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ............................................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-13
Switches ............................................. 4-25
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-29
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-31
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-31
Drive select lever ................................ 4-33
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-33
Doors .................................................. 4-35
Seats .................................................. 4-37
Seat belts ........................................... 4-39
Glove compartment ............................ 4-39
Cup holders ........................................ 4-41
Cargo bed........................................... 4-43
1234
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-47
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-61
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-73
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-73
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-21
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-23
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-23
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-25
Seat belts ........................................... 5-25
Steering.............................................. 5-27
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-27
Lights ................................................. 5-27
Switches............................................. 5-29
Control cables .................................... 5-29
Tires ................................................... 5-29
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3-1
EVU00080
1 -DESCRIPTION
1. Headlights
2. Front shock absorber assembly
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter element
5. V-belt case
6. Driver seat
7. Driver seat belt
8. Cargo bed
9. Tail/brake lights
10. Rear shock absorber assembly
11. Cargo bed release levers
12. Spark plug
13. Door
CBA 089
14. Spark arrester
15. Passenger seat belt
16. Passenger seat
17. Passenger handhold
18. Engine oil dipstick
19. Battery
20. Fuses
21. Coolant reservoir
22. Radiator cap
23. Oil filter cartridge
24. Fuel tank cap
H G F EIJKL
AC M N D
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4-47
5UG1B001
Adjusting the front shock absorber assem-
blies
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the front shock ab-
sorber assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.

Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.


Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
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4-49 1. Locknut 2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Special wrench
1. Contre-écrou 2. Bague de réglage de la précontrainte du ressort
3. Clé spéciale
1. Contratuerca 2. Aro de ajuste de la precarga del muelle
3. Llave especial
1
2
a
b3


Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.


Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
Spring preload
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting ring in direction a to in-
crease the spring preload and thereby hard-
en the suspension, and in direction b to
decrease the spring preload and thereby soft-
en the suspension.
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4-59
TIP
Although the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING


Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.


Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability, which
could lead to an accident.
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4-61
5UG1B002
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assemblies
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.

Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.


Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.


Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.


Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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4-71
TIP
Although the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING


Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.


Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability, which
could lead to an accident.
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5-3
FVU01200
POUR LA SÉCURITÉ – CONTRÔLES AVANT UTILISATION
Toujours effectuer ces contrôles avant chaque départ afin de s’assurer que le véhicule peut être conduit en toute sécurité.
Toujours respecter les procédés et intervalles de contrôle et d’entretien figurant dans ce manuel.
AVERTISSEMENT
Le manquement au contrôle et à l’entretien correct du véhicule accroît la possibilité d’un accident ou d’un en-
dommagement du véhicule. Ne pas conduire le véhicule si un problème est détecté. Si le problème ne peut être ré-
solu en suivant les procédés repris dans ce manuel, faire contrôler le véhicule par un concessionnaire Yamaha.Contrôler les points suivants avant de mettre le moteur en marche :
ÉLÉMENT VÉRIFICATION PAGE
FreinsContrôler le fonctionnement, la garde, le niveau du liquide et
l’absence de fuite.
Faire l’appoint avec du liquide de frein DOT 4 quand nécessaire.5-8– 5-10, 8-86– 8-88,
8-92– 8-96, 8-102
Frein de stationnementContrôler le fonctionnement, l’état et la garde. 8-90, 8-98– 8-100
CarburantContrôler le niveau du carburant.
Faire le plein de carburant si nécessaire.5-12– 5-18
Huile moteurContrôler le niveau d’huile.
Faire l’appoint d’huile si nécessaire.5-20, 8-26– 8-38
Vase d’expansionContrôler le niveau du liquide de refroidissement.
Faire l’appoint de liquide de refroidissement si nécessaire.5-22, 8-54– 8-56
Huile de couple conique
arrière/
Huile de différentielContrôler l’absence de fuite. 5-24, 8-40– 8-52
Pédale d’accélérateurContrôler le fonctionnement de la pédale d’accélérateur. 5-26
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