2010 YAMAHA RHINO 700 tires

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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45For Europe /
Europe
/ Europa
Improper tire pressure or overloading the Rhino may
cause severe injury or death from loss of control or
rollover.
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: Set with tires cold.
RECOMMENDED:
FRONT: 70kPa, (.70kgf/cm²), 10psi
REAR: 98kPa, (.98kgf/cm²), 14psi
FRONT: 63kPa, (.63kgf/cm²), 9psi
REAR: 91kPa, (.91kgf/cm²), 13psi MINIMUM:
Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the
minimum. Tire may dislodge from rim.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 1110 kg (2440 lb)
maximum including vehicle, weight of operator,
passengers, accessories, cargo, and (if applicable)
trailer tongue weight.
16B-F1696-00
16B-F1696-10
Une pression de gonflage incorrecte des pneus ou la
surcharge du Rhino peut entraîner la perte de contrôle
ou le capotage du véhicule et provoquer des blessures
graves, voire la mort.
PRESSION DE SERVICE DES PNEUS : Régler
pneus à froid.
AVERTISSEMENT
RECOMMANDÉE:
AVANT: 70kPa (0,70kgf/cm²) 10psi
ARRIÈRE: 98kPa (0,98kgf/cm²) 14psi
MINIMUM:
AVANT: 63kPa (0,63kgf/cm²) 9psi
ARRIÈRE: 91kPa (0,91kgf/cm²) 13psi
Ne jamais sous-gonfler les pneus ni laisser baisser
leur pression en deçà du minimum. Cela pourrait
provoquer leur déjantement.
Poids nominal brut du véhicule: 1110 kg (2440 lb)
maximum (poids du véhicule, du pilote, des passagers,
des accessoires, de la charge et de la flèche d'attelage
[si applicable] compris)
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Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your Rhino were
designed to match the performance capabilities
and to provide the best combination of handling,
braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes, and
combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to
pages 8-105–8-111 for tire specifications and
more information on replacing your tires.
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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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EVU00500
Tires
Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at
the recommended specifications. Also check for
wear and damage.
EVU00510
Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and adjust
tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire pres-
sures must be equal on both sides. WARNING!
Operation of this vehicle with improper tire
pressure may cause severe injury or death
from loss of control or rollover. Tire pressure
below the minimum specified could also cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
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7-27 a. CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
b. INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
a. EXEMPLE DE MAINTIEN CORRECT
b. EXEMPLE DE MAINTIEN INCORRECT
a. EJEMPLO DE SUJECIÓN CORRECTA
b. EJEMPLO DE SUJECIÓN INCORRECTA
a
b
Steering wheel
Keep both hands on the steering wheel. Do not
hold the steering wheel with your thumbs inside
the rim. Keep your palms on the outside of the
steering wheel. Similar to other off-road vehicles, if
the Rhino hits a deep rut or large obstacle, the
steering wheel could briefly jerk in one direction or
back and forth as the tires and vehicle respond to
the obstacle. This quick motion could injure your
thumbs or wrist if your thumbs or hand(s) are in-
side the steering wheel. Grip the steering wheel so
that your thumbs will not be hit by the spokes. As
an example, see the illustration.
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Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal
smoothly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control of the ve-
hicle and increasing the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In most
cases, gradual application of the brakes is more
effective than abrupt braking, particularly on loose
surfaces, such as gravel. Always allow for greater
braking distance on rough, loose, or slippery sur-
faces.
Engine braking
Engine compression braking is designed to assist
you when operating your Rhino off-road. With this
feature, the engine helps slow the vehicle down af-
ter you take your foot off the accelerator. Engine
braking is more noticeable in four-wheel drive. Ap-
plication of vehicle brakes provides additional
stopping power.
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Tire replacement
Always use the same size and type of tires recom-
mended in this owner’s manual. The tires that
came with your Rhino were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide the best
combination of handling, braking, and comfort. It is
best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that
is not possible, you must replace the tires in pairs
(front or rear) with tires of the same size and type
as the originals. Never replace just one tire.
WARNING
Installing improper tires on your Rhino can af-
fect handling and stability. This can cause a
loss of control.The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front MAXXIS 26 × 9-14NHS MU05
Rear MAXXIS 26 × 11-14NHS MU06
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