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Hills
Choose carefully which hills you attempt to
climb or descend. Avoid hills with slippery sur-
faces or those where you will not be able to
see far enough ahead of you. Use common
sense and remember that some hills are too
steep for you to climb or descend. Use proper
driving techniques to avoid rearward, forward,
or sideways rollovers on hills and slopes.
Drive straight up and down inclines, not
across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable,
drive slowly. Turn downhill immediately if you
feel the vehicle may tip.
If you think or feel the Rhino may tip or
roll:●
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.
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NOTICEAfter driving your vehicle in water, be sure
to drain the trapped water by removing the
check hoses at the bottom of the air filter
case and air duct, the V-belt cooling duct
check hose, the drive select lever box
check hose and the V-belt case drain plug.
Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it has
been operated in salt water or muddy con-
ditions.
Loose terrain/slippery terrain
When driving on slippery terrain, including
wet, muddy, or icy conditions, as well as loose
gravel, be aware that you could begin skid-
ding or sliding. To avoid loss of control, slow
down and put the Rhino in four-wheel drive
before driving on a slippery surface and plan
your path to avoid making abrupt maneuvers.
If you feel the Rhino begin to slide sideways or
the back wheels slide during a turn, steer into
the direction of the slide if possible, to regain
directional control. For example, if you feel the
back of the vehicle start to slide to your right,
steer to the right.
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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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Brakes
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service should
be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident.5B410019Checking the front and rear brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with wear indica-
tor grooves, which allow you to check the
brake pad wear without having to disassem-
ble the brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indica-
tor grooves have almost disappeared, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a
set. The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-44–8-46 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
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EVU00930Wheel removal1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitable stand under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.1. Wheel nut ( × 4)
Tire replacement
Always use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Rhino were de-
signed to match the performance capabilities
and to provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. It is best to re-
place all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires in
pairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the originals. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
Installing improper tires on your Rhino
can affect handling and stability. This can
cause a loss of control.
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The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model.
EVU00940Wheel installation
1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
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The arrow mark on the tire must
point toward the rotating direction of
the wheel.
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Tapered nuts are used for both the
front and rear wheels. Install the nuts
with their tapered side towards the
wheel.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in crisscross pat-
tern to the specified torque.
WARNING
Do not reverse the rims on the Rhino to
widen the track width. Installing wheels
improperly increases the risk of wheel fail-
ure and accidents.
Manufacturer SizeType
Front MAXXIS 25 × 8-12NHS M951Y
Rear MAXXIS 25 × 10-12NHS M952Y
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1. Arrow mark
1. Tapered nut
1
Wheel nut torque:
Front: 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Rear: 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
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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”
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2
12 3 7
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