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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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Uphill
Do not attempt to climb hills until you have
mastered basic maneuvers on flat ground.
Drive straight up hills, and avoid crossing the
side of a hill, which increases your risk of roll-
over. Practice first on gentle slopes before at-
tempting steeper hills. Always check the
terrain carefully before attempting any hill.
To climb a hill, you need traction, momentum,
and steady throttle. For more traction and
control for climbing steeper and/or rougher
slopes, shift into low gear and select “4WD” or
“LOCK”. Travel fast enough to maintain mo-
mentum, but not so fast that you cannot react
to changes in the terrain as you climb.Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill
if you cannot see clearly what is on the other
side – there could be another person, an ob-
stacle, or a sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum
when climbing, and decide you will be unable
to continue, use the brakes to stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your
foot on the brake pedal, look behind you and
plan your descent. Shift the drive select lever
into reverse so you can use engine braking to
slow your descent. Release the brake and be-
gin to coast down the hill. Use engine braking
as much as possible, gently applying the
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Downhill
Check the terrain carefully before going
downhill. When possible, choose a path that
lets you drive your vehicle straight downhill.
Choose your path carefully and drive slowly
enough to be able to react to obstacles that
you encounter.
For more traction and control, before going
down steeper and/or rougher slopes, shift into
low gear and select “4WD” or “LOCK”. Engine
braking will help you go downhill slowly. Go as
slowly as possible. If you begin to go too fast,
apply the brakes gently. Avoid hard applica-
tion of the brakes, which could cause the vehi-
cle to slide.If you are sliding or skidding, try to steer in the
direction the vehicle is sliding, to regain con-
trol. For example, if you feel the back of the
vehicle start to slide to your right, steer to the
right.
If you must turn on the hill to avoid an obsta-
cle, do so slowly and carefully. If the vehicle
starts to tip, immediately steer in the downhill
direction if there are no obstacles in your path.
As you regain proper balance, gradually steer
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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precautions:●
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, reducing brak-
ing performance.
●
Clean the filler cap before removing.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake fluid; oth-
erwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage.
●
Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4
may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion.
●
Be careful that water does not enter
the brake fluid reservoir when refilling.
Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
NOTICEBrake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cause before further riding.EVU00860Brake fluid replacement
Complete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during periodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.●
Replace the oil seals every two years.
●
Replace the brake hoses every four years.
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a. Parking brake lever free play
5. Release the parking brake lever.
6. Slide the rubber cover back on the park-
ing brake cable.
7. Loosen the locknut.
1. Rubber cover 2. Locknut 3. Adjusting nut8. Turn the adjusting nut in direction a to
increase the free play or in direction b to
decrease the free play.
9. Tighten the locknut, and then slide the rubber cover to its original position.
10. Install the console.
11. Install the seats.
a
a b
2
1
3
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3. Remove the quick fastener screws.
4. Remove the battery compartment coverby lifting it up and pulling it out.1. Quick fastener screw ( × 2)
2. Battery compartment cover5. Remove the blown fuse, and then install
a new fuse of the specified amperage.
WARNING! Always use a fuse of the
specified amperage. Never use any
material in place of the proper fuse.
Using an improper fuse can cause
damage to the electrical system and
may lead to a fire.
1. Fuel injection system spare fuse
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Main fuse
4. Headlight fuse “HEAD”
5. Signaling system fuse “SIGNAL”
6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse “TERMINAL”
7. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse “DIFF”
8. Ignition fuse “IGNITION”
9. Backup fuse “BACK UP” (for clock)
10. Spare fuse ( × 3)
11. Radiator fan fuse “FAN”
1
2
12 3 7
9
456 8
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3. Remove the headlight bulb holder coverby pulling it off.1. Headlight bulb holder cover
4. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.1. Headlight bulb holder
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5. Wait for the headlight bulb to cool beforetouching or removing it. Remove the bulb
by pulling it out.
6. Insert a new headlight bulb into the bulb holder. NOTICE: Do not touch the
glass part of the headlight bulb to
keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the lumi-
nosity of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints on
the headlight bulb using a cloth moist-
ened with alcohol or thinner.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.7. Install the bulb holder by pushing it in and
turning it clockwise.
8. Install the bulb holder cover and the cov-
er at the rear of the headlight. NOTICE:
Make sure the headlight bulb holder
cover is securely fitted over the bulb
holder and seated properly.
9. Close the hood.
10. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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