2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 Owners Manual

1RB-F8199-7A
YXR7FD
YXR7FSPD
YXR700FAD
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
ANSI ROHVA1 - 2010General Manager
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Business Development Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
29 February, 2012
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Eiji Kato
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.
YXR700F (YXR7F) (5Y4AM17W0C0503701–) (YXR7FSP) (5Y4AM22W0C0500901–)
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXR7FD / YXR7FSPD / YXR700FAD. It repre-
sents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring,
and pace-setting racing vehicles. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the
high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this
vehicle. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions
regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating tech-
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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 procedures easier or clearer.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
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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.
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Check the laws and regulations in force before choosing where to operate this vehicle.
It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public lands where vehicles its size are prohibited.YXR7FD / YXR7FSPD / YXR700FADOWNER’S MANUAL
©2012 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, March 2012
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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CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS ....... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION.................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION ................................. 3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ..................................... 4-1Main switch ...................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................. 4-6
Light switch .................................... 4-12
Horn switch .................................... 4-14
Accelerator pedal .......................... 4-15
Brake pedal ................................... 4-15
Parking brake lever ....................... 4-16
Drive select lever ........................... 4-16
Fuel tank cap ................................. 4-17
Doors ............................................. 4-17
Seats ............................................. 4-18
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Seat belts .......................................4-19
Glove compartment .......................4-19
Cup holders....................................4-20
Cargo bed ......................................4-21
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies
(YXR7FD/YXR700FAD) ..............4-23
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YXR7FSPD) ............4-25
Adjusting the rear shock absorber assemblies (YXR7FSPD) ............4-30
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ........................................4-36
Auxiliary DC jack ............................4-36
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............5-1 Front and rear brakes ......................5-3
Fuel ..................................................5-4
Engine oil .........................................5-6
Coolant.............................................5-6
Final gear oil ....................................5-7
Differential gear oil ...........................5-7
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Accelerator pedal ............................ 5-7
Seat belts ........................................ 5-7
Steering ........................................... 5-8
Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches ..... 5-8
Control cables ................................. 5-8
Tires ................................................ 5-9
OPERATION..................................... 6-1 Engine break-in ............................... 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving............................... 6-4
On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch and differential gear lock
switch ............................................ 6-6
Parking ............................................ 6-8
Loading ........................................... 6-9
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE....... 7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE................. 7-1
Driver requirements ........................ 7-3
Passenger requirements................. 7-4 Occupant protection system............ 7-4
Protective structure.......................... 7-6
Seat belts ......................................... 7-6
Doors ............................................... 7-9
Passenger handholds.................... 7-10
Seat and hip restraints .................. 7-11
Floorboard ..................................... 7-11
Steering wheel ............................... 7-12
LEARNING TO OPERATE
YOUR VEHICLE.......................... 7-13
Personal protective equipment...... 7-13
Practice for new Rhino users ........ 7-14
Getting ready to ride ...................... 7-15
Turning........................................... 7-15
Accelerating ................................... 7-16
Braking........................................... 7-17
Engine braking............................... 7-17
Leaving the vehicle ........................ 7-18
Parking on a flat area .................... 7-18
Parking on a slope ......................... 7-18
Loading .......................................... 7-19
Operation on different surfaces and terrains.................................. 7-19
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Hills ................................................ 7-20
Uphill.............................................. 7-21
Downhill ......................................... 7-22
Rough terrain................................. 7-23
Pavement ...................................... 7-23
Water ............................................. 7-23
Loose terrain/slippery terrain......... 7-24
Brush or wooded areas ................. 7-25
Encountering obstacles ................. 7-25
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .................................. 8-1 Owner’s manual and tool kit ............ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .......... 8-4
General maintenance and lubrication chart ............................. 8-5
Hood ................................................ 8-7
Console ........................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 8-10
Final gear oil .................................. 8-15
Differential gear oil......................... 8-18
Coolant .......................................... 8-22 Axle boots ......................................8-23
Spark plug inspection ....................8-24
Cleaning the air filter element ........8-27
Drive select lever box check
hose .............................................8-32
V-belt cooling duct check hose ......8-32
V-belt case drain plug ....................8-33
Cleaning the spark arrester ...........8-33
Valve clearance .............................8-34
Brakes ............................................8-35
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............................................8-35
Checking the parking brake pads .............................................8-36
Checking the brake fluid level........8-36
Brake fluid replacement .................8-37
Checking the brake pedal ..............8-38
Parking brake lever free play adjustment ...................................8-38
Brake light switch adjustment ........8-40
Cable inspection and lubrication....8-41
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lubrication.....................................8-41
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