2008 YAMAHA RHINO 700 tire pressure

1-5
78Improper tire pressure or overloading the Rhino may
cause severe injury or death from loss of control or
rollover.
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: Set with tires cold.
RECOMMENDED:
FRONT: 70kPa, (.70kgf/cm
2), 10psi
REAR: 98kPa, (.98kgf/cm2), 14psi
MINIMUM: FRONT: 63kPa, (.63kgf/cm2), 9psi
REAR: 91kPa, (.91kgf/cm2), 13psi
Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the
minimum. Tire may dislodge from rim.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 907 kg (2000 lb)
maximum including vehicle, weight of operator,
passenger, accessories, cargo, and (if applicable)
trailer tongue weight.
YAMAHA 5B4-F1696-00
WARNING
!
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5-2
5
SteeringCheck for proper operation. 5-27
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-27
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-27–5-29,
8-137–8-149
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure and for wear and damage.5-29–5-33,
8-111–8-117
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-57 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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5-29
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
Control cables
When riding in cold weather, always make sure all
control cables work smoothly before you begin
riding. WARNING! Control cables can freeze in
cold weather and you could be unable to con-
trol the vehicle.
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Tires
Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at
the recommended specifications. Also check for
wear and damage.
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5-31 1. Tire pressure gauge
1. Manomètre pour pneus
1. Manómetro para neumáticos
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Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and adjust
tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire pres-
sures must be equal on both sides. WARNING!
Operation of this vehicle with improper tire
pressure may cause severe injury or death
from loss of control or rollover. Tire pressure
below the minimum specified could also cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
Set tire pressures to the following specifications:ACE-02EThe tire pressure gauge is included as standard
equipment. Make two measurements of the tire
pressure and use the second reading. Dust or dirt
in the gauge could cause the first reading to be in-
correct.
Recommended
pressureMinimum Maximum
Front70 kPa
(0.70 kgf/cm
2,
10 psi)63 kPa
(0.63 kgf/cm
2,
9 psi)77 kPa
(0.77 kgf/cm
2,
11 psi)
Rear98 kPa
(0.98 kgf/cm
2,
14 psi)91 kPa
(0.91 kgf/cm
2,
13 psi)105 kPa
(1.05 kgf/cm
2,
15 psi)
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8-5 1. Owner’s manual
1. Manuel du propriétaire
1. Manual de instrucciones
1. Owner’s tool kit 2. Tire pressure gauge
1. Trousse de réparation 2. Manomètre pour pneus
1. Juego de herramientas 2. Manómetro para neumáticos
21
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Owner’s manual and tool kit
You are recommended to put this owner’s manual
in the vinyl bag and always carry it underneath the
driver seat as shown. Put the owner’s tool kit and
tire pressure gauge in the space beside the bat-
tery.
The service information included in this manual is
intended to provide you, the owner, with the nec-
essary information for completing your own pre-
ventive maintenance and minor repairs.
The tools provided in the owner’s tool kit are suffi-
cient for this purpose, except that a torque wrench
is also necessary to properly tighten nuts and
bolts.
If you do not have a torque wrench available dur-
ing a service operation requiring one, take your ve-
hicle to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque
settings and adjust them as necessary.
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