2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 boot

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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DRIVER
UNDER16
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 up to three passengers. Never carry
passengers in the cargo bed.
The driver and every passenger should
wear seat belts properly.
The driver and every passenger must be
able to put both feet flat on the floorboard
while seated upright with their backs against
the backrests. Passengers must be able to
reach and hold the handholds within the
cage/frame.
The driver and every passenger should
wear an approved motorcycle helmet that
fits properly. The driver and every passen-
ger should also wear eye protection (gog-
gles or a face shield), gloves, over-the-ankle
boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long
pants.
Do not drive or ride as passenger after using
drugs or alcohol.
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5-2
5
SteeringCheck for proper operation. 5-27
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-27
Instruments, lights and
switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-27, 8-135–8-147
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure and for wear and damage.5-29–5-31,
8-105–8-111
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-57 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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1. Approved motorcycle helmet
2. Eye protection 3. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
4. Gloves 5. Long pants
6. Over-the-ankle boots
1. Casque de motocycliste homologué
2. Protection pour les yeux
3. Chemise ou veste à manches longues
4. Gants 5. Pantalon
6. Bottes
1. Casco homologado para motocicletas
2. Protección ocular
3. Camisa o chaqueta de manga larga
4. Guantes 5. Pantalones largos
6. Botas por encima de los tobillos
1
2
3
4
5
6
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE
Personal protective equipment
The driver and every passenger should wear the
following to reduce risk of injury in an accident:

Approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly


Eye protection (goggles, helmet face shield, or
protective eyewear)


Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket, and long pants
An approved helmet and other personal protective
equipment can help in a variety of ways, including:


Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of you
is outside the vehicle cage/frame protective
structure during a rollover.


Help protect you if outside objects intrude in-
side the vehicle during operation.


Help protect you in the event of vehicle impact
with an obstacle.
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TIP

The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.


Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
Engine mount*Check for cracks or damage.
Check bolt tightness.Front and rear axle boots*Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if necessary.Stabilizer bushings*Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
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
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8-21 1. Quick fastener screw (× 6) 2. Console
3. Parking brake lever boot
1. Vis à serrage rapide (× 6) 2. Console
3. Soufflet de levier de frein de stationnement
1. Tornillo de fijación rápida (× 6) 2. Consola
3. Funda de la palanca del freno de estacionamiento
1 2
1
3
1. Parking brake lever boot
1. Soufflet de levier de frein de stationnement
1. Funda de la palanca del freno de estacionamiento
1
5B410011
Console
To remove
1. Remove the parking brake lever boot.
2. Remove the quick fastener screws.
3. Pull the console upward.
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8-23 1. Console
1. Console
1. Consola
1
To install
1. Place the console in its original position.
2. Install the quick fastener screws.
3. Install the parking brake lever boot.NOTICE

Be sure to position the seat belt buckles to
the outside of the console.


When installing the console, be sure not to
pinch the cables or wires.


Make sure that the groove at the bottom of
the parking brake lever boot fits securely
around the edge of the hole in the console.
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8-57 1. Front axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet de demi-arbre de roue avant (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Funda del eje delantero (× 2 a cada lado)
11
1. Rear axle boot (× 2 each side)
1. Soufflet de demi-arbre de roue arrière (× 2 de chaque côté)
1. Funda del eje trasero (× 2 a cada lado)
1
1
EVU00740
Axle boots
Check the axle boots for holes or tears.
If any damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.
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