2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 belt

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1 -FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always fol-
low the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7–5-9,
8-85–8-95, 8-99
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-89, 8-97
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-17
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.5-19, 8-25–8-39
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-21, 8-53–8-55
Front differential gear
oil/rear differential gear
oilCheck for leakage. 5-23, 8-41–8-51
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-25
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-25
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Accelerator pedal
Check to see that the accelerator pedal operates
correctly. It must operate smoothly and spring
back to the idle position fully when released. Have
a Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.
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Seat beltsMake sure that the seat belts are not frayed, torn,
stretched, or damaged. The seat belts must move
smoothly when pulled out and retract on its own
when released. The seat belts must also lock up
when quickly pulled out. The latch plate should
click securely into the buckle and release when the
release button is pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt
or mud that could affect operation. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
A crash can damage the restraint systems in your
vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not
properly protect the person using it, resulting in se-
rious injury or death in a crash. To help make sure
your restraint systems are working properly after a
crash, have them inspected and any necessary re-
placements made as soon as possible.
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As the owner/operator, it is your responsibility to
protect yourself and passengers from accidents,
including rollovers. The Rhino has many features,
including a protective structure and seat belts, to
help protect occupants, but the best way to avoid
injuries is to avoid accidents. There is a risk of in-
jury or death in any accident, even with these safe-
ty features.
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Passenger requirements
This vehicle is designed for the operator and up to
three passengers. Allowing passengers to ride im-
properly can lead to serious injury or death. As the
operator, you are responsible for your passengers.

Your passengers must be able to place both
feet on the floorboard while seated upright with
their backs against the backrests.


Your passengers must be able to reach and
hold the handholds.


Allow no more than three passengers in the ve-
hicle and only in the designated passenger
seats. Do not carry passengers in the cargo
bed.


Do not allow someone to ride as a passenger
who has been using drugs or alcohol.


Do not allow children who need child safety
seats or booster seats in the Rhino. The seat
belts are not designed to restrain automotive
child safety seats.
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7-11 1. Passenger handhold 2. Front door
3. Hip restraint 4. Rear door
1. Poignée du passager 2. Portière avant
3. Garde-corps 4. Portière arrière
1. Asidero del pasajero 2. Puerta delantera
3. Sujeción lateral 4. Puerta trasera
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1. Seat belt 2. Front door
3. Hip restraint 4. Rear door
1. Ceinture de sécurité2. Portière avant
3. Garde-corps 4. Portière arrière
1. Cinturón de seguridad 2. Puerta delantera
3. Sujeción lateral 4. Puerta trasera
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Occupant protection system
WARNING
Do not make changes to the occupant protec-
tion system. If you install aftermarket products
or have your vehicle modified, you may put
yourself and others at greater risk of serious
injury or death. You are responsible for any
such changes to the vehicle.The Rhino comes with a variety of features to help
reduce the risk of driver and passenger injury.
These features work together, and when properly
used, these features will help protect the occu-
pants in the event of an accident. If these features
are not used properly, they can cause injury.
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Protective structure
The vehicle cage/frame provides a protective
structure that helps limit intrusions by branches or
other objects and may reduce your risk of injury in
accidents. The protective structure will not protect
occupants in all rollovers or accidents.
Body parts outside of vehicle can be struck by
passing objects or crushed during vehicle rollover.
Do not put your hands or feet outside of the vehicle
for any reason. Do not hold onto the door, cage/
frame or hip restraint. Wear your seat belt and hel-
met.
If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or roll,
do not put your hands or feet outside the vehicle
for any reason. You will not be able to stop the ve-
hicle from tipping over using your body. Any part of
your body (arms, legs, or head) outside of the ve-
hicle can be crushed by the vehicle cage/frame.
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7-15 1. Latch plate (× 2) 2. Seat belt (× 2)
3. Buckle (× 2)
1. Attache (× 2) 2. Ceinture de sécurité (× 2)
3. Boucle (× 2)
1. Hebilla (× 2) 2. Cinturón de seguridad (× 2)
3. Cierre (× 2)
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1. Latch plate (× 2) 2. Seat belt (× 2)
3. Buckle (× 2)
1. Attache (× 2) 2. Ceinture de sécurité (× 2)
3. Boucle (× 2)
1. Hebilla (× 2) 2. Cinturón de seguridad (× 2)
3. Cierre (× 2)
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Seat belts
Seat belts should be worn by the driver and every
passenger. Driver must be sure that every passen-
ger is belted before driving.

Be sure the seat belt is not twisted, is close-
fitting across the hips and chest, and is
latched securely.


Do not wear the lap belt across the abdomen
or stomach.


Do not put the shoulder belt behind the back.
Failure to use seat belts properly may lead to an
increased likelihood and severity of injury.
An unbelted occupant may strike the interior of the
vehicle, the protective structure, or other objects in
an accident or during operation. You may also fall
completely out or be partially ejected from the ve-
hicle, which may lead to being crushed between
the ground and the vehicle. Wearing the seat belt
helps you remain in the vehicle – the doors and
handholds are not a substitute for using a seat
belt.
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A crash can damage the restraint systems in your
vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not
properly protect the person using it, resulting in se-
rious injury or death in a crash. To help make sure
your restraint systems are working properly after a
crash, have them inspected and any necessary re-
placements made as soon as possible.
To wear the seat belt properly, do the following:
1. Hold the latch plate as you pull the belt
across your lap and chest. Make sure the belt
is not twisted and is not caught on any portion
of the vehicle, your clothing, or any equip-
ment you are carrying.
2. If the latch plate is not positioned in the cor-
rect location along the seat belt, squeeze the
latch plate ends together along its long edges
in order to more easily adjust its location up
or down along the length of the belt.
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