2009 YAMAHA RHINO 700 steering

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Hills
Choose carefully which hills you attempt to climb
or descend. Avoid hills with slippery surfaces or
those where you will not be able to see far enough
ahead of you. Use common sense and remember
that some hills are too steep for you to climb or de-
scend. Use proper driving techniques to avoid
rearward, forward, or sideways rollovers on hills
and slopes.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not across
them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable, drive slowly.
Turn downhill immediately if you feel the vehicle
may tip.
If you think or feel the Rhino may tip or roll:

Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly on
the floorboards and keep a firm grip on the
steering wheel or handholds.


Do not put your hands or feet outside of the ve-
hicle for any reason.
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Cooling systemCheck coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.
Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Engine oilReplace (warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridgeReplace.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-9.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Rear brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-9.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Parking brake*Check operation and free play/brake pad wear.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Accelerator pedal*Check operation and free play.V-belt*Check operation.
Check for wear, cracks, or damage.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearings*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation and for leakage.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation and for looseness/Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Rear upper and lower
knuckle pivots*Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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1. Nut (× 4)
1.Écrou (× 4)
1. Tuerca (× 4)
EVU00920
Steering shaft lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points.
EVU00930
Wheel removal
1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitable
stand under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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1 -SPECIFICATIONS
ModelYXR70FY/YXR70FSEPY/YXR70FHY/
YXR70FSEY/YXR700FAY
Dimensions:
Overall length 2,885 mm (113.6 in)
Overall width 1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Overall height 1,853 mm (73.0 in) (YXR70FY/YXR70FHY/
YXR700FAY)
1,901 mm (74.8 in) (YXR70FSEPY/YXR70FSEY)
Seat height 818 mm (32.2 in)
Wheelbase 1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Ground clearance 280 mm (11.0 in)
Minimum turning radius 3,900 mm (154 in)
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 540.0 kg (1,190 lb) (YXR70FY/YXR70FHY/
YXR700FAY)
548.0 kg (1,208 lb) (YXR70FSEPY/YXR70FSEY)
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC) (for Europe) 80.2 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008) (for Europe) Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
2
Vibration on steering wheel (EN1032, ISO5008)
(for Europe)Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
2
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