2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 boot

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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Before you operate the Rhino●
Prepare yourself and your passenger:
This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle li-cense. Check country laws for minimum age requirements.
This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger. Never carry passengers in the cargo bed.
Both driver and passenger shoul d wear seat belts properly.
Both driver and passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated upright with their backs against the backrests. Passenger must be able to reach and hold
the handholds within the cage/frame.
Both driver and passenger should wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. Both driver and passenger should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield),
gloves, over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
Do not drive or ride as passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
DRIVER
UNDER16
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Final gear oil/
Differential gear oil
Check for leakage. 5-7, 8-15–8-21
Accelerator pedal Check for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-7
Seat belts Check for proper operation and belt wear. 5-7–5-8
Steering Check for proper operation. 5-8
Fittings and fasteners Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-8, 8-55–8-60
Wheels and tires Check tire pressure and for wear and damage. 5-9–5-10, 8-44–8-46
Axle boots Check for damage. 8-23–8-24
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE
Personal protective equipment1. Approved motorcycle helmet
2. Eye protection 3. Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
4. Gloves 5. Long pants
6. Over-the-ankle boots
Both driver and passenger should wear the
following to reduce risk of injury in an acci-
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Approved motorcycle helmet that fits prop-
erly
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Eye protection (goggles, helmet face
shield, or protective eyewear)
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Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket, and long pants
An approved helmet and other personal pro-
tective equipment can help in a variety of
ways, including:
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Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of
you is outside the vehicle cage/frame pro-
tective structure during a rollover.
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Help protect you if outside objects intrude
inside the vehicle during operation.
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Help protect you in the event of vehicle im-
pact with an obstacle.
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TIP●
Some maintenance items need more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet, dusty,
sandy or muddy areas, or at full throttle.
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Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and calipers,
and change the brake fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.Drive shaft universal joint* Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Engine mount* Check for cracks or damage.
Check bolt tightness.Front and rear axle boots* Check operation.
Replace if damaged.Stabilizer bushings*
Check for cracks or damage.Fittings and fasteners* Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
ITEM
ROUTINEWhichever
comes first INITIAL
EVERY
month136612 km
(mi) 320
(200) 1200
(750) 2400
(1500) 2400
(1500) 4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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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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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content of the coolant. If water is
used instead of coolant, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the antifreeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible.
The radiator fan is automatically switched on
or off according to the coolant temperature in
the radiator.NOTICEMix antifreeze with distilled water only.
However, if distilled water is not available,
soft water may be used for refilling.If your vehicle overheats, see page 8-63 for
instructions.
EVU00740Axle boots
Check the axle boots for holes or tears.
If any damage is found, have them replaced
by a Yamaha dealer.1. Front axle boot (× 2 each side)
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1. Rear axle boot (
× 2 each side)
EVU00750Spark plug inspection
Removal
1. Remove the console. (See page 8-9 for console removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.1. Spark plug cap3. Use the spark plug wrench in the tool kit to remove the spark plug as shown.
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