2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 parking brake

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Shifting: neutral to reverse
WARNING
Before you shift into reverse, make sure
there are no obstacles or people behind
you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
Hitting an obstacle or person could result
in serious injury or death.1. Stop the vehicle, take your foot off the ac-celerator pedal, and check behind you.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa
by moving the drive select lever along the
shift guide.
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When in reverse, the reverse indicator
light should be on. Due to the synchro-
nizing mechanism in the engine, the
light may not come on until the vehicle
starts moving.
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If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse
indicator light electrical circuit.
1. Drive select lever 2. L (Low-range)
3. H (High-range) 4. N (Neutral)
5. R (Reverse)4. Release the parking brake.
5. Check behind the vehicle for people or obstacles, and then release the brake
pedal.
6. Press the accelerator pedal gradually
and continue to watch to the rear while
backing.
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Driving before the differential gear is prop-
erly engaged or disengaged (e.g., when the
indicator and indicator light are flashing) will
cause the engine speed to be limited until
the differential gear is completely engaged
or disengaged.
EVU01210Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift the
drive select lever into the neutral position. Ap-
ply the parking brake to help prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling. See pages 7-18–7-19 for
more information on parking and parking on a
slope.
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If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or
roll, keep your body completely inside the pro-
tective structure of the vehicle:●
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboards and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or handholds.
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Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason. Do not try to stop a
tipover using your arm or leg.Accelerating
With the engine idling in neutral and your foot
on the brake, shift the drive select lever into
low or high.
NOTICE: Do not shift from low
to high or vice versa without coming to a
complete stop and waiting for the engine
to return to normal idle speed – damage to
the engine or drive train may occur. Then
release the parking brake. Press the accel-
erator pedal slowly and smoothly. The centrif-
ugal clutch will engage and the vehicle will
begin to accelerate.
Avoid higher speeds and sudden or hard ac-
celeration until you are thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your vehicle. Avoid sud-
den or hard acceleration in any turn.
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Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running and the drive select lever is in any
gear. There is a risk of injury because:●
Children or others may accidentally press
the accelerator pedal.
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Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the accelerator pedal.
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The parking brake may not keep the vehi-
cle from accelerating.
Unwanted vehicle movement can cause seri-
ous injury or death, and it may be dangerous
to try to stop the vehicle. Parking on a flat area
When parking on a flat area, stop the engine
and shift the drive select lever into the neutral
position. Apply the parking brake to help pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling.
Parking on a slope
The parking brake acts only on the rear
wheels when in “2WD”. For the parking brake
to take effect on all four wheels, shift to
“LOCK” before stopping the engine.
If you park on a hill that is too steep the vehi-
cle may roll out of control. Never park on hills
that are so steep you cannot walk up them
easily. If you must park on an incline follow
these instructions:
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop by applying the
brake pedal.
2. Put the vehicle in “LOCK”.
3. Turn the key to “OFF”.
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4. With the brake pedal applied, set theparking brake.
5. Block the front and rear wheels with
rocks or other objects.
Loading
The total weight of operator, passenger, ac-
cessories, cargo, trailer tongue weight, and
the vehicle itself must not exceed 907 kg
(2000 lb). Vehicle loading can affect handling.
See “Loading” on pages 6-9–6-10. Operation on different surfaces and
terrains
Go slowly and proceed with caution when op-
erating on an unfamiliar surface or terrain.
This vehicle may handle differently in certain
types of terrains or on certain surfaces. You
may come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or
holes without enough time to react. To avoid
loss of control or rollover, always be alert to
changing surfaces or terrain when operating
the vehicle.
The Rhino has higher ground clearance and
other features to handle rugged terrain, and
as a result, can overturn in situations where
some vehicles may not. Abrupt maneuvers or
aggressive driving can cause loss of control,
including rollovers – even on flat, open areas.
These rollovers can result in crushed limbs
and other serious injuries or death to drivers
or passengers.
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Brush or wooded areas
When operating in areas with brush or trees,
watch carefully on both sides and above the
vehicle for obstacles such as branches that
the vehicle might hit, causing an accident.
Watch for brush that might enter the vehicle
as you pass and strike you or the passenger.
Never hold onto the cage/frame. The passen-
ger should always hold onto the handholds
with both hands.
The muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain
hot after the engine has stopped. To reduce
the risk of fire during operation or after leaving
the vehicle, do not let brush, grass and other
materials collect under the vehicle, near the
muffler or exhaust pipe, or next to other hot
parts. Check under the vehicle after operating
in areas where combustible materials may
have collected. Do not idle or park the vehicle
in long dry grass or other dry ground cover. Encountering obstacles
If you cannot go around an obstacle, such as
a fallen tree or a ditch, stop the vehicle where
it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake and
get out to inspect the area thoroughly. Look
from both your approach side and exit side. If
you believe you can continue safely, choose
the path that will allow you to get over the ob-
stacle and at as close to a right angle as pos-
sible to minimize vehicle tipping. Go only fast
enough to maintain your momentum but still
give yourself plenty of time to react to chang-
es in conditions.
If there is any question about your ability to
maneuver safely over the obstacle, you
should turn around if the ground is flat and you
have the room or back up until you find a less
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EVU01650General maintenance and lubrication chart
ITEMROUTINEWhichever
comes first INITIAL
EVERY
month136612 km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Cooling system* Check coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.
Air filter element
Clean.
Replace if necessary. Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Engine oil Replace (warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridge Replace.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake* Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Rear brake* Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-6.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Parking brake*
Check operation and free play/brake pad wear.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Accelerator pedal*
Check operation and free play.V-belt* Check operation.
Check for wear, cracks, or damage.Wheels* Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearings*
Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension* Check operation and for leakage.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*
Check operation and for looseness/Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Rear upper and lower
knuckle pivots* Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.1RB7A_EE.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:07 AM

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5B410011Console
To remove1. Remove the seats. (See page 4-18 for seat removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the parking brake lever boot.
3. Pull the console forward and upward (the drive select lever boot will come loose).
To ease removal of the console, shift the
drive select lever into the low gear “L” po-
sition.1. Console
To install
1. Place the console in its original position.
2. Install the parking brake lever boot.
3. Install the seats.NOTICE●
Be sure to position the seat belt buck-
les to the outside of the console.
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When installing the console, be sure
not to pinch the cables or wires.
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Make sure that the groove at the bot-
tom of the parking brake lever boot
and the drive select lever boot fits se-
curely around the edge of the hole in
the console.
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