2009 YAMAHA RHINO 700 belt

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 ..................... 4-15
Switches ............................................. 4-27
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-31
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-33
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-33
Drive select lever ................................ 4-35
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-35
Doors .................................................. 4-37
Seats .................................................. 4-39
Seat belts ........................................... 4-41
Glove compartment ............................ 4-41
Cup holders ........................................ 4-43
Cargo bed........................................... 4-45
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Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment (YXR70FY/YXR70FHY/
YXR70FSEY/YXR700FAY) ............. 4-49
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YXR70FSEPY) ............ 4-53
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies (YXR70FSEPY) ............ 4-67
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-79
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-79
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
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Control cables .....................................5-29
Tires ....................................................5-29
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Engine break-in .....................................6-3
Starting the engine ................................6-7
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch and differential gear lock
switch ................................................6-19
Parking ................................................6-23
Loading ...............................................6-25
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............7-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE .......................7-3
Driver requirements ..............................7-7
Passenger requirements .......................7-9
Occupant protection system ...............7-11
Protective structure .............................7-13
Seat belts ............................................7-15
Doors ..................................................7-23
Passenger handholds .........................7-25
Seat and hip restraints ........................7-27
Floorboard...........................................7-27
Steering wheel ....................................7-29
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LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE .......................................... 7-31
Personal protective equipment ........... 7-31
Practice for new Rhino users.............. 7-33
Getting ready to ride ........................... 7-35
Turning ............................................... 7-37
Accelerating ........................................ 7-41
Braking ............................................... 7-43
Engine braking.................................... 7-43
Leaving the vehicle ............................. 7-45
Parking on a flat area ......................... 7-45
Parking on a slope .............................. 7-47
Loading ............................................... 7-49
Operation on different surfaces and
terrains ............................................. 7-51
Hills ..................................................... 7-53
Uphill................................................... 7-55
Downhill .............................................. 7-59
Rough terrain ...................................... 7-63
Pavement ........................................... 7-63
Water .................................................. 7-65
Loose terrain/slippery terrain .............. 7-69
Brush or wooded areas ...................... 7-71
Encountering obstacles ...................... 7-73
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-5
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ..................... 8-7
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ................................................... 8-8
Hood ................................................... 8-17
Console .............................................. 8-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-25
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-39
Differential gear oil ............................. 8-47
Coolant ............................................... 8-53
Axle boots........................................... 8-57
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-59
Cleaning the air filter element............. 8-65
Drive select lever box check hose ...... 8-77
V-belt cooling duct check hose........... 8-77
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-79
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-81
Valve clearance .................................. 8-83
Brakes ................................................ 8-85
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ................................................. 8-87
Checking the parking brake pads ....... 8-89
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-91
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-95
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Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-95
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ....................................... 8-97
Brake light switch adjustment .......... 8-101
Cable inspection and lubrication ...... 8-103
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-105
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication ...................................... 8-107
Steering shaft lubrication ................. 8-111
Wheel removal ................................. 8-111
Tire replacement .............................. 8-113
Wheel installation ............................. 8-115
Battery.............................................. 8-119
Jump-starting ................................... 8-129
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-135
Replacing a headlight bulb............... 8-141
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-147
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-149
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-155
Troubleshooting charts .................... 8-157
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS................................. 10-1
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2-3
DRIVER
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Before you operate the Rhino

Prepare yourself and your passenger:
This vehicle is intended for use only by an
operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehi-
cle license. Check country laws for minimum
age requirements.
This vehicle is designed to carry the driver
and one passenger. Never carry passen-
gers in the cargo bed.
Both driver and passenger should wear seat
belts properly.
Both driver and passenger must be able to
put both feet flat on the floorboard while
seated upright with their backs against the
seat backs. Passenger must be able to
reach and hold the handholds within the
cage/frame.
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2-9
While using the Rhino

Keep your body completely inside the vehicle
at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure passenger is seated, belted,
and holding onto the handholds. Close doors
before driving. Any part of your body (arms,
legs, and head) outside the vehicle can be
struck by objects your vehicle is passing or
crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a rollover
accident.


Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards
that could enter the vehicle.


Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving, even
on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The Rhino has higher
ground clearance and other features to handle
rugged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in
situations where some other vehicles may not.
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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
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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
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25. Light switch
26. Steering wheel
27. Main switch
28. On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches
29. Multi-function meter unit
30. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light
31. Auxiliary DC jack
32. Drive select lever
33. Parking brake lever
34. Accelerator pedal
35. Brake pedal
36. Horn switchThe vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly
from those shown in the figures of this manual.
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4-1 1. Main switch a. OFF b. ON c. START
1. Contacteur à cléa. OFF (arrêt)
b. ON (contact) c. START (mise en marche)
1. Interruptor principal a. OFF (desconectado)
b. ON (conectado) c. START (arranque)
OFFONSTART
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1 -INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
EVU00140
Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
All electrical circuits are supplied with power,
and the helmet/seat belt indicator light comes
on.TIPTIPThe headlights and taillights come on when the
light switch is set to “” or “”.OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
START:
The electric starter is engaged by turning and
holding the key in this position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
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