2009 YAMAHA RHINO 700 brake light

4-11
1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator
“”/“”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
9. Engine trouble warning light “”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”3. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
4. Témoin de point mort “N”5. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de la commande du mode de traction/du système de
blocage du différentiel “”/“”
8. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
9. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
1. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Testigo de marcha corta “L”3. Testigo de marcha larga “H”
4. Testigo de punto muerto “N”5. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicador de tracción a las cuatro ruedas/bloqueo del diferencial
On-Command “”/“”
8. Luz de alarma de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
9. Luz de alarma de avería del motor “”
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9 7
km/h
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
5B410003
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes when an
electrical circuit monitoring the engine is defective.
When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system. (See page 4-25 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the warning
light does not come on, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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5-27
EVU01230
Steering
Park on level ground. Turn the steering wheel right
and left. Check for excessive free play, abnormal
noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
EVU00470
Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
EVU00480
Lights
Check the headlights, tail/brake lights, and helmet/
seat belt indicator light to make sure they are in
working condition. Repair as necessary for proper
operation.
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6-7
5B410007
Starting the engine
1. Turn the main switch to “ON”.NOTICEThe coolant temperature warning light and en-
gine trouble warning light should come on,
then go off.
If a warning light does not go off, see pages
4-9–4-11 for the corresponding warning light
circuit check.2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.


When the drive select lever is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
should come on. If the neutral indicator
light does not come on, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the electric circuit.
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6-15 1. Drive select lever a. L (Low)
b. H (High) c. N (Neutral)
d. R (Reverse)
1. Sélecteur de marche a. L (gamme basse)
b. H (gamme haute) c. N (point mort)
d. R (marche arrière)
1. Palanca selectora a. L (marcha corta)
b. H (marcha larga) c. N (punto muerto)
d. R (marcha atrás)
Shifting: neutral to reverse
WARNING
Before you shift into reverse, make sure there
are no obstacles or people behind you. When it
is safe to proceed, go slowly. Hitting an obsta-
cle or person could result in serious injury or
death.1. Stop the vehicle. Take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal and check behind you.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.


When in reverse, the reverse indicator
light should be on. Due to the synchroniz-
ing mechanism in the engine, the light
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.


If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse in-
dicator light electrical circuit.
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8-101 1. Brake light switch 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop 2.Écrou de réglage
1. Contacto de la luz de freno 2. Tuerca de ajuste
1a
b
2
EVU00880
Brake light switch adjustment
The brake light switch, which is activated by the
brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake
light comes on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows.
1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
directiona. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in directionb.
3. Close the hood.
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8-149 1. Panel A
1. Cache A
1. Panel A
1
1. Panel B
1. Cache B
1. Panel B
1
EVU01000
Tail/brake light bulb replacement
If a tail/brake light bulb burns out, replace it as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the quick fastener screws, nuts and
bolts from panel A (if replacing the left tail/
brake light bulb) or panel B (if replacing the
right tail/brake light bulb).
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8-151 1. Quick fastener screw (× 8)
2. Bolt and nut (× 2) 3. Panel A
1. Vis à serrage rapide (× 8)
2. Vis et écrou (× 2) 3. Cache A
1. Tornillo de fijación rápida (× 8)
2. Perno y tuerca (× 2) 3. Panel A
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Porte-ampoule de feu arrière/stop
1. Bombilla de la luz de freno/piloto trasero
2. Lift the cargo bed up. (See page 4-47 for car-
go bed lifting and lowering procedures.)
3. Remove the panel (panel A or B).
4. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Push the defective bulb in and turn it counter-
clockwise to remove it from the bulb holder.
6. Push a new bulb in and turn it clockwise to in-
stall in the bulb holder.
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10-7
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
(YXR70FY/YXR70FHY/YXR70FSEY/YXR700FAY)
Coil spring/gas-oil damper (YXR70FSEPY)
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
(YXR70FY/YXR70FHY/YXR70FSEY/YXR700FAY)
Coil spring/gas-oil damper (YXR70FSEPY)
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 185 mm (7.3 in)
Rear wheel travel 185 mm (7.3 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system TCI (digital)
Generator system AC magneto
Battery type U1L-11
Battery capacity 12 V 28.0 Ah
Headlight type: Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:
Headlight 12 V 30.0 W/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light 12 V 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2 ModelYXR70FY/YXR70FSEPY/YXR70FHY/
YXR70FSEY/YXR700FAY
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