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FVU00021
INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES
CONCERNANT CE MANUELLE NON-RESPECT DES AVERTISSEMENTS DON-
NÉS DANS CE MANUEL PEUT ENTRAÎNER DES
BLESSURES GRAVES, VOIRE LA MORT.
Les informations particulièrement importantes sont repé-
rées par les notations suivantes :Il s’agit du symbole avertissant d’un danger. Il avertit
de dangers de dommages personnels potentiels. Ob-
server scrupuleusement les messages relatifs à la sé-
curité figurant à la suite de ce symbole afin d’éviter
les dangers de blessures ou de mort.
AVERTISSEMENT
Un AVERTISSEMENT signale un danger qui, s’il
n’est pas évité, peut provoquer la mort ou des blessu-
res graves.
SVU00021
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
RELATIVA AL MANUAL
LA INOBSERVANCIA DE LAS ADVERTENCIAS
CONTENIDAS EN ESTE MANUAL PUEDE ACA-
RREAR LESIONES GRAVES O INCLUSO MOR-
TALES.
En este manual, la información particularmente im-
portante se distingue mediante las siguientes anota-
ciones:Este es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Se uti-
liza para avisarle de un posible peligro de lesio-
nes personales. Observe todos los mensajes de
seguridad situados después de este símbolo, a
fin de evitar la posibilidad de lesiones o un acci-
dente mortal.
ADVERTENCIA
Una ADVERTENCIA indica una situación de peli-
gro que, si no se evita, puede ocasionar lesiones
graves o un accidente mortal.
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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle
or other property.TIP
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
*Product and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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ATTENTION
Un ATTENTION indique les précautions particuliè-
res à prendre pour éviter d’endommager le véhicule
ou d’autres biens.N.B.
Un N.B. fournit les renseignements nécessaires à la clari-
fication et la simplification des divers travaux.
* Le produit et les caractéristiques peuvent être modifiés
sans préavis.
AT E N C I Ó N
Un mensaje de ATENCIÓN indica precauciones
especiales que se deben adoptar para evitar cau-
sar daños materiales a su vehículo u otras pro-
piedades.NOTA
Una NOTA proporciona información clave para faci-
litar o clarificar los procedimientos.
* Tanto el producto como las especificaciones están
sujetos a cambios sin previo aviso.
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3 -IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
This vehicle is designed and manufactured
for use on UNPAVED surfaces only. It is un-
safe to operate this vehicle on any paved
surface, paved street, paved road or motor-
way.
Check the laws and regulations in force be-
fore choosing where to operate this vehicle.
It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public
lands where vehicles its size are prohibited.
YXR7FB / YXR7FSPB / YXR700FAB
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2011 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, March 2011
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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AVIS IMPORTANT
CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION
Ce véhicule est conçu et fabriqué pour une utilisa-
tion sur SURFACES NON REVÊTUES unique-
ment. La conduite de ce véhicule sur les surfaces
ou les routes revêtues est dangereuse.
Prendre connaissance des lois et réglementations
en vigueur avant de décider de l’endroit où circu-
ler avec ce véhicule. L’utilisation de ce véhicule
dans les espaces publics dont l’accès est interdit
aux véhicules de cette taille est illicite.
YXR7FB / YXR7FSPB / YXR700FAB
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
© 2011 par la Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1re édition, mars 2011
Tous droits réservés
Toute réimpression ou
utilisation sans la permission
écrite de la Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
est formellement interdite.
Imprimé aux États-Unis
NOTA IMPORTANTE SOBRE EL
USO DEL VEHÍCULO
Este vehículo está diseñado y fabricado úni-
camente para uso en superficies NO PAVI-
MENTADAS. No es seguro utilizar este vehí-
culo en superficies pavimentadas como
calles, carreteras o autovías.
Consulte las leyes y reglamentos vigentes
antes de decidir el lugar donde vaya a utilizar
este vehículo. Es ilegal utilizar este vehículo
en vías públicas en las que esté prohibida la
circulación de vehículos de este tamaño.
YXR7FB / YXR7FSPB / YXR700FAB
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
©2011, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ª edición, marzo 2011
Todos los derechos reservados.
Toda reproducción o
uso no autorizado sin el consentimiento
escrito de Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
quedan expresamente prohibidos.
Impreso en EE.UU.
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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 lights and warning lights ........ 4-3
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-13
Light switch......................................... 4-25
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-29
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-31
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-31
Drive select lever ................................ 4-33
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-33
Doors .................................................. 4-35
Seats .................................................. 4-37
Seat belts ........................................... 4-39
Glove compartment ............................ 4-39
Cup holders ........................................ 4-41
Cargo bed........................................... 4-43
1234
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies (YXR7FB/
YXR700FAB) ................................... 4-49
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YXR7FSPB)................. 4-53
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies (YXR7FSPB)................. 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
Instruments, lights and switches ........ 5-29
Control cables .................................... 5-29
5
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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 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 ............................................7-17
Doors ..................................................7-25
Passenger handholds .........................7-27
Seat and hip restraints ........................7-29
Floorboard...........................................7-29
Steering wheel ....................................7-31
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ..........................................7-33
67
Personal protective equipment ........... 7-33
Practice for new Rhino users.............. 7-35
Getting ready to ride ........................... 7-37
Turning ............................................... 7-39
Accelerating ........................................ 7-43
Braking ............................................... 7-45
Engine braking.................................... 7-45
Leaving the vehicle ............................. 7-47
Parking on a flat area ......................... 7-47
Parking on a slope .............................. 7-49
Loading ............................................... 7-51
Operation on different surfaces and
terrains ............................................. 7-53
Hills ..................................................... 7-55
Uphill................................................... 7-57
Downhill .............................................. 7-61
Rough terrain ...................................... 7-65
Pavement ........................................... 7-65
Water .................................................. 7-67
Loose terrain/slippery terrain .............. 7-71
Brush or wooded areas ...................... 7-73
Encountering obstacles ...................... 7-75
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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 ............................................... 8-55
Axle boots........................................... 8-59
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-61
Cleaning the air filter element............. 8-67
Drive select lever box check hose ...... 8-79
V-belt cooling duct check hose........... 8-79
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-81
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-83
Valve clearance .................................. 8-85
Brakes ................................................ 8-87
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ................................................. 8-89
Checking the parking brake pads ....... 8-91
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-93
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-99
8
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-99
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ..................................... 8-101
Brake light switch adjustment .......... 8-105
Cable inspection and lubrication ...... 8-107
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-109
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) ............... 8-111
Steering shaft lubrication ................. 8-115
Wheel removal ................................. 8-115
Tire replacement .............................. 8-117
Wheel installation ............................. 8-119
Battery.............................................. 8-121
Jump-starting ................................... 8-131
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-137
Replacing a headlight bulb............... 8-143
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-149
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-151
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-157
Troubleshooting charts .................... 8-159
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS................................. 10-1
910
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