differential YAMAHA RHINO 700 2010 User Guide

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1. On-Command drive indicator “”/“”/“”/“”
2. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Engine trouble warning light “”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “”
5. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”7. Reverse indicator light “R”
8. Neutral indicator light “N”9. High-range indicator light “H”
10. Low-range indicator light “L”
11. Helmet/seat belt indicator light “ / ”
1. Indicateur de mode de conduite “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
4. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
5. Témoin d’alerte de la direction assistée “EPS”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”7. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
8. Témoin de point mort “N”9. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
10. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”
11. Témoin de port de casque/ceinture de sécurité “/”
1. Indicador de la tracción On-Command “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
5. Luz de aviso de la dirección asistida electromecánica “EPS”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”8. Testigo de punto muerto “N”
9. Testigo de marcha larga “H”10. Testigo de marcha corta “L”
11. Testigo del casco/cinturón de seguridad “ / ”
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Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
This warning light comes on if there is a problem in
the EPS. When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the EPS system. If the engine stalls and the
key is in the “” (on) position, the EPS warning
light comes on to indicate that the power assis-
tance for the steering is not functioning.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by turning the key to “” (on). If the
warning light does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit. If the warning
light comes on, and does not go off after starting
the engine, have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.TIPIf the steering load is too heavy (i.e., excessive
steering use when the vehicle is traveling at a slow
speed), the power assist is reduced to protect the
EPS motor from overheating.
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4-39 1. On-Command drive knob 2.“DIFF UNLOCK” position
3.“2WD” position 4.“4WD” position
5.“DIFF LOCK” position
1. Bouton de commande de mode de conduite
2. Position “DIFF UNLOCK”3. Position “2WD”
4. Position “4WD”5. Position “DIFF LOCK”
1. Mando de la tracción On-Command
2. Posición “DIFF UNLOCK”3. Posición “2WD”
4. Posición “4WD”5. Posición “DIFF LOCK”
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
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5
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On-Command drive knob
This vehicle is equipped with an On-Command
drive knob to select the drive mode.
The drive knob has four positions: “DIFF UN-
LOCK”, “2WD”, “4WD”, and “DIFF LOCK”. Select
the appropriate drive mode according to terrain
and conditions.

“DIFF UNLOCK”: Power is supplied to the rear
wheels only with the rear differential gear un-
locked.


“2WD”: Power is supplied to the rear wheels
only with the rear differential gear locked. Un-
like the “DIFF UNLOCK” mode, the rear wheels
turn at the same speed regardless of traction.


“4WD”: Power is supplied to the rear and front
wheels with the rear differential gear locked
and the front differential gear unlocked.


“DIFF LOCK”: Power is supplied to the rear and
front wheels with the front and rear differential
gears locked. Unlike the “4WD” mode, all
wheels turn at the same speed regardless of
traction.
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4-43 1. Parking brake lever 2. Release button
1. Levier de frein de stationnement
2. Bouton de déblocage
1. Maneta del freno de estacionamiento
2. Botón de desbloqueo
2
1
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Parking brake lever
The parking brake lever is located at the right side
of the driver’s seat. Setting the parking brake lever
will help keep the vehicle from moving while
parked.
To set the parking brake, pull the lever up com-
pletely.
To release the parking brake, pull up on the lever,
press the release button, and then push the lever
all the way down.
Spring tension helps return the lever to the re-
leased position.TIPIf the parking brake lever is pulled up when the On-
Command drive knob is in the “DIFF UNLOCK”
position, the rear differential gear automatically
locks and the On-Command drive indicator “” is
displayed in the meter. When the parking brake is
released, the rear differential gear unlocks and the
On-Command drive indicator “” displays.
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1 -FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always fol-
low the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level, and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7–5-9,
8-85–8-95, 8-99
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-89, 8-97
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-17
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil to proper level if necessary.5-19, 8-25–8-39
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-21, 8-53–8-55
Front differential gear
oil/rear differential gear
oilCheck for leakage. 5-23, 8-41–8-51
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-25
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-25
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Front differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-41–
8-45 for details.)
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Rear differential gear oil
Make sure the differential gear oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-47–
8-51 for details.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.TIPTIPGL-4 is a quality and additive rating; GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used.
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to “” (on).NOTICEThe On-Command differential gear lock indica-
tor light, coolant temperature warning light
and engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
The EPS warning light should come on, then
go off when the engine is started.
If a warning or indicator light does not go off,
see pages 4-5 and 4-15–4-21 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator light circuit
check.2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.

When the drive select lever is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light should
come on. If the neutral indicator light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the
electric circuit.
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On-Command drive knob
The vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes (“DIFF UNLOCK”, “2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF
LOCK”). For example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “DIFF UNLOCK” or
“2WD”.
Always stop the vehicle before changing the position of the On-Command drive knob.
The meter display changes according to the selected drive mode. The different drive indicators, and the dif-
ferential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK” come on as follows:ACE-02E
Knob position Drive mode Indication
Two-wheel drive with rear differential gear
unlocked
Two-wheel drive with rear differential gear
locked
Four-wheel drive with rear differential gear
locked and front differential gear unlocked
Four-wheel drive with front and rear differ-
ential gears locked
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
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TIP

To help the gears engage or disengage when a drive indicator (and indicator light) is flashing, make
sure that there are no obstacles or people around the vehicle, and then briefly operate the vehicle a
few times in reverse and forward until the indicator (and indicator light) for the selected drive mode
comes on. In addition to operating in reverse and forward, also turning the steering wheel back and
forth will help the front differential gear lock engage or disengage.


When the On-Command drive indicator “” or the On-Command drive indicator “” and the “DIFF.
LOCK” indicator light are flashing, the vehicle speed is limited. The vehicle speed returns to normal
when the differential gear engagement or disengagement is completed and the indicators and indica-
tor light stop flashing.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift the drive
select lever into the neutral position. Apply the
parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing. See page 7-45 for more information on park-
ing and parking on a slope.TIPIf the parking brake lever is pulled up when the On-
Command drive knob is in the “DIFF UNLOCK”
position, the rear differential gear automatically
locks and the On-Command drive indicator “” is
displayed in the meter. When the parking brake is
released, the rear differential gear unlocks and the
On-Command drive indicator “” displays.
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Loading
Take extra precautions when driving with a load or
trailer. Follow these instructions and always use
common sense and good judgment when carrying
cargo or towing a trailer.
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Become familiar with the way the vehicle feels in
low and high ranges, first in two-wheel drive with
both differentials unlocked “DIFF UNLOCK” and
with the rear differential locked “2WD”, and then in
four-wheel drive “4WD” and four-wheel drive with
the differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Steering may
take more effort in four-wheel drive with the differ-
ential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Also practice driving in
reverse.
Take the time to learn basic operation of the vehi-
cle before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Getting ready to ride
Perform the Pre-Operation Checks on pages 5-1–
5-31. Follow the instructions starting on pages
6-7–6-9 to start the engine.
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