2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 warning light

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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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EVU00150Indicator lights and warning lights1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”
3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”
5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator “ ”/“ ”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
9. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
EVU01140Low-range indicator light “L”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “L” position.EVU01150High-range indicator light “H”
This indicator light comes on when the drive
select lever is in the “H” position.
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DIFF.
LOCK
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Due to the synchronizing mechanism in
the differential gear case, the four-wheel-
drive indicator may not come on until the
Rhino starts moving.
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When the On-Command differential gear
lock switch is set to “LOCK” or “4WD”, the
indicator “ ” and the indicator light
“DIFF. LOCK” will flash until the differen-
tial gear is completely locked or un-
locked. If the indicator and the indicator
light continue to flash, the differential is
not completely locked or unlocked. In this
case, start moving to allow time for the
differential to lock or unlock.
5B410002Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
If the coolant temperature reaches a specific
level, this light comes on to warn that the cool-
ant temperature is too hot. If the light comes
on during operation, stop the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to
cool down for about 10 minutes.
(See page 8-62.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the
warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ON”, or if the warning light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
DIFF.
LOCK
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NOTICE●
The engine may overheat if the vehicle
is overloaded. If this happens, reduce
the load to specification.
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After restarting, make sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use
while this warning light is on may
cause damage to the engine.
5B410003Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a
problem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system. (See pages 4-11–4-12 for an ex-
planation of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the
warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ON”, or if the warning light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
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TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-diagno-
sis system. If a problem is detected in an elec-
trical circuit, all the display segments and fuel
level warning indicator start flashing. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
Self-diagnosis device1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Error code displayThis model is equipped with a self-diagnosis
device for various electrical circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those cir-
cuits, the engine trouble warning light comes
on or flashes, and the multi-function display
indicates an error code.
If the multi-function display indicates an error
code, note the code number, and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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EVU00400Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the
tank.
WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-
tremely flammable. To avoid fires and ex-
plosions and to reduce the risk of injury
when refueling, follow these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the engine andbe sure that no one is sitting in the vehi-
cle.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in
the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or oth-
er sources of ignition such as the pilot
lights of water heaters and clothes dry-
ers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the
engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill
out of the fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. 4. Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se-
curely.
WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju-
ry or death. Handle gasoline with care.
Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you
should swallow some gasoline or inhale a
lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline
in your eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your
clothing, change your clothes.Your Yamaha engine has been designed to
use regular unleaded gasoline with a re-
search octane number of 91 or higher (95 or
higher for Europe). If knocking or pinging oc-
curs, use a different brand of gasoline or pre-
mium unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will give
you longer spark plug life and reduced main-
tenance cost.
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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 serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.EVU01230Steering
Park on level ground. Turn the steering wheel
right and left. Check for excessive free play,
abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.EVU00470Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings
and fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle
to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service
Manual for correct tightening torque.Instruments, lights and switches
Check that all instruments, lights and switches
are working properly. Correct if necessary.
Control cables
When riding in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
you begin riding.
WARNING! Control cables
can freeze in cold weather and you could
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Each full-throttle acceleration sequence
should be followed with a substantial rest pe-
riod for the engine, by cruising at lower r/min
so the engine can rid itself of the temporary
build-up of heat. If any abnormality is noticed
during this period, consult a Yamaha dealer.
0–10 hours:
Avoid continuous operation above half-throt-
tle. Allow a cooling-off period of 5 to 10 min-
utes after every hour of operation. Vary the
speed of the vehicle from time to time. Do not
operate it at one set throttle position.
10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above three-quar-
ter throttle.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.
5B410007Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “ON”.NOTICEThe coolant temperature warning light and
engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
If a warning light does not go off, see pag-
es 4-4–4-5 for the corresponding warning
light circuit check.2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral position.
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When the drive select lever is in the
neutral position, the neutral indicator
light should come on. If the neutral in-
dicator light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric circuit.
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