2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 steering

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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.................. 4-5
Electric Power Steering warning light
“EPS”................................................ 4-19
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-23
Light switch......................................... 4-37
On-Command drive knob ................... 4-39
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-41
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-41
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-43
Drive select lever ................................ 4-45
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-45
Doors .................................................. 4-47
Front seats ......................................... 4-49
Rear seat ............................................ 4-55
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Seat belts ........................................... 4-71
Glove compartment............................ 4-73
Storage compartment ........................ 4-73
Cup holders........................................ 4-75
Cargo bed .......................................... 4-77
Front and rear shock absorber
assemblies ....................................... 4-83
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-85
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-85
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-21
Front differential gear oil .................... 5-23
Rear differential gear oil ..................... 5-23
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-25
Seat belts ........................................... 5-25
Steering.............................................. 5-27
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-27
Instruments, lights and switches ........ 5-27
Control cables .................................... 5-27
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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 drive knob ....................6-17
Parking ................................................6-27
Loading ...............................................6-27
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 ..................................................7-21
Passenger handholds .........................7-23
Seat and hip restraints ........................7-25
Floorboard...........................................7-25
Steering wheel ....................................7-27
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ..........................................7-29
Personal protective equipment ...........7-29
Practice for new Rhino users ..............7-31
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Getting ready to ride ........................... 7-33
Turning ............................................... 7-35
Accelerating ........................................ 7-39
Braking ............................................... 7-41
Engine braking.................................... 7-41
Leaving the vehicle ............................. 7-43
Parking on a flat area ......................... 7-45
Parking on a slope .............................. 7-45
Loading ............................................... 7-47
Operation on different surfaces and
terrains ............................................. 7-49
Hills ..................................................... 7-51
Uphill................................................... 7-53
Downhill .............................................. 7-55
Rough terrain ...................................... 7-59
Pavement ........................................... 7-59
Water .................................................. 7-61
Loose terrain/slippery terrain .............. 7-65
Brush or wooded areas ...................... 7-67
Encountering obstacles ...................... 7-69
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-5
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ..................... 8-7
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General maintenance and lubrication
chart ................................................... 8-8
Hood ................................................... 8-17
Console .............................................. 8-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-25
Front differential gear oil..................... 8-41
Rear differential gear oil ..................... 8-47
Coolant ............................................... 8-53
Axle boots........................................... 8-57
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-59
Cleaning the air filter element............. 8-65
V-belt cooling duct check hose and
V-belt case drain plug ...................... 8-77
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
Checking the brake pedal................... 8-95
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 8-97
Brake light switch ............................... 8-99
Cable inspection and lubrication ........ 8-99Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-101
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication ...................................... 8-101
Steering shaft lubrication ................. 8-105
Wheel removal ................................. 8-105
Tire replacement .............................. 8-107
Wheel installation ............................. 8-109
Battery.............................................. 8-113
Jump-starting ................................... 8-123
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-129
Replacing a headlight bulb............... 8-135
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-141
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-143
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-149
Troubleshooting charts .................... 8-153
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS................................. 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............... 11-1
Identification number records............. 11-1
91011
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2Any part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
crushed by the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the vehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on
the floorboards,
and keep your
hands on the
handholds.
Donottrytostopa
vehicle tipover
using your arm or
leg.
5B4-K7762-00
WARNING!
3Any part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
crushed by the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the vehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on
the floorboards,
and keep your
hands on the
steering wheel.
Donottrytostopa
vehicle tipover
using your arm or
leg.
5B4-K7761-00
WARNING!
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To reduce risk of accidents and injury or death:
Be Prepared
Avoid Rollovers and Crushing Injuries
Abrupt maneuvers or
aggressive driving have
caused rollovers – even on
flat, open areas.
If you think or feel the Rhino
may tip or roll: Be Qualified and Responsible
Read the Owner’s Manual
 Wear seat belt, motorcycle helmet,
eye protection and protective gear. Keep your body completely inside
the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure passengers are
seated, belted, and holding onto the
handholds. Make sure all doors are
shut.
 Use care when turning:
 Brace yourself by pressing
your feet firmly on the floor
boards and keep a firm grip
on the steering wheel or
handholds. Do not put your hands or feet
outside of the vehicle for any
reason.
 Drive straight up and down inclines, not
across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable,
drive slowly and turn downhill immediately if
you feel the vehicle may tip. Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go
slowly if you must drive on pavement. This
vehicle is designed for off-road use only. Turning the steering wheel too far or
too fast can result in a rollover or
loss of control. Slow down before entering a turn. When making tight turns from a stop or
at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard
acceleration. Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or
fishtailing, and never do donuts.
 This vehicle is intended for use
only by an operator 16 or older
with a valid motor vehicle license. Passengers and driver must be able to
place both feet flat on the floorboard while
seated upright with their backs against the
seat backs. Do not drive or ride as passenger after
using drugs or alcohol. Do not operate on public roads.
www.yamaha-motor.com/rhino
16B-F1568-00
YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION:20XXYAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
MODEL: YXR700F4
MAX. POWER: 35.2 kWMASS IN RUNNING ORDER: 672 kg
16B-F155A-00
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GYAMAHA 5B4-F1558-00
Head to Toe
Safety Checklist
üHeadHelmet and eye protection.
üBodySeatbelt and protective clothing.
üHandsInside vehicle and holding the
handholds or steering wheel.
üFeetOn floorboard, ready to brace,
and door closed.
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While using the Rhino

Keep your body completely inside the vehicle
at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure every 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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Avoid rollovers:
Use care when turning:
Turning the steering wheel too far or too
fast can result in a rollover.
Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or back-
wheel sliding, and never do donuts.
Slow down before entering a turn and
avoid hard braking in a turn.
When making tight turns from a stop or at
slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard accel-
eration.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not
across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable,
drive slowly and turn downhill immediately if
you feel the vehicle may tip.
Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and
go slowly if you must drive on pavement.
This vehicle is designed for off-road use
only.
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