2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 lights

EVU00050
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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Accelerator pedal ............................ 5-7
Seat belts ........................................ 5-7
Steering ........................................... 5-8
Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-8
Instruments, lights and switches ..... 5-8
Control cables ................................. 5-8
Tires ................................................ 5-9
OPERATION..................................... 6-1 Engine break-in ............................... 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving............................... 6-4
On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch and differential gear lock
switch ............................................ 6-6
Parking ............................................ 6-8
Loading ........................................... 6-9
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE....... 7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE................. 7-1
Driver requirements ........................ 7-3
Passenger requirements................. 7-4 Occupant protection system............ 7-4
Protective structure.......................... 7-6
Seat belts ......................................... 7-6
Doors ............................................... 7-9
Passenger handholds.................... 7-10
Seat and hip restraints .................. 7-11
Floorboard ..................................... 7-11
Steering wheel ............................... 7-12
LEARNING TO OPERATE
YOUR VEHICLE.......................... 7-13
Personal protective equipment...... 7-13
Practice for new Rhino users ........ 7-14
Getting ready to ride ...................... 7-15
Turning........................................... 7-15
Accelerating ................................... 7-16
Braking........................................... 7-17
Engine braking............................... 7-17
Leaving the vehicle ........................ 7-18
Parking on a flat area .................... 7-18
Parking on a slope ......................... 7-18
Loading .......................................... 7-19
Operation on different surfaces and terrains.................................. 7-19
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EVU00080
1-DESCRIPTION
1. Headlights
2. Front shock absorber assembly
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter element
5. V-belt case
6. Driver seat
7. Driver seat belt
8. Cargo bed
9. Tail/brake lights
10. Rear shock absorber assembly
11. Cargo bed release levers
12. Spark plug
13. Door 14. Spark arrester
15. Passenger seat belt
16. Sun top (YXR7FSPD)
17. Passenger seat
18. Passenger handholds
19. Engine oil dipstick
20. Battery
21. Fuses
22. Coolant reservoir
23. Radiator cap
24. Oil filter cartridge
25. Fuel tank cap
CBA 089
IHGF
EJKLM
AC
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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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NOTICEIf the multi-function display indicates an
error code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid en-
gine damage.
EVU00240Light switch “OFF/ / ”1. Light switch “OFF/ / ”Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the low beam
and the taillights.
Set the switch to “ ” to turn on the high
beam and the taillights.
Set the switch to “OFF” to turn off the head-
lights and taillights.
L
H
L
HL
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NOTICEDo not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for an extended period of time.
The battery may discharge to the point
that the starter motor will not operate
properly. If this should happen, remove
the battery and recharge it.
EVU01183On-Command four-wheel-drive and differ-
ential gear lock switches1. On-Command four-wheel-drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
2. On-Command differential gear lock switch “4WD”/“LOCK”This vehicle is equipped with an On-Com-
mand four-wheel-drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
and a differential gear lock switch “4WD”/
“LOCK”. Select the appropriate drive accord-
ing to terrain and conditions.●
“2WD” (two-wheel drive): Power is supplied
to the rear wheels only.
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EVU00370Trailer hitch bracket and receiver
This vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch
bracket and a 5 cm (2 in) receiver for a stan-
dard trailer hitch. Trailer towing equipment
can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer. (See
pages 6-9–6-11 for precaution information.)1. Trailer hitch bracket 2. Receiver
EVU00380Auxiliary DC jack
The auxiliary DC jack is located at the right
side of the front panel. The auxiliary DC jack
can be used for suitable work lights, radios,
etc. The auxiliary DC jack should only be used
when the engine is running and the headlights
are turned off.1. Auxiliary DC jack cap1. Set the light switch to “OFF”.
2. Turn the accessory off.
3. Start the engine. (See pages 6-2–6-3.)
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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
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