YAMAHA RHINO 700 2008 User Guide
Manufacturer: YAMAHA, Model Year: 2008, Model line: RHINO 700, Model: YAMAHA RHINO 700 2008Pages: 468, PDF Size: 12.68 MB
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ATTENTION
Un ATTENTION indique les précautions particuliè-
res à prendre pour éviter d’endommager le véhicule
ou d’autres biens.N.B.
Un N.B. fournit les renseignements nécessaires à la clari-
fication et la simplification des divers travaux.
* Le produit et les caractéristiques peuvent être modifiés
sans préavis.
ATENCIÓN
ATENCIÓN identifica precauciones especiales
que se deben adoptar para evitar causar daños
al vehículo u otros daños materiales.NOTA
NOTA proporciona información clave para facilitar o
clarificar los procedimientos.
*El producto y las especificaciones pueden modifi-
carse sin previo aviso.
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3 -IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
This vehicle is designed and manufactured
for use on UNPAVED surfaces only. It is un-
safe to operate this vehicle on any paved
surface, paved street, paved road or motor-
way.
Check the laws and regulations in force be-
fore choosing where to operate this vehicle.
It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public
lands where vehicles its size are prohibited.
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AVIS IMPORTANT
CONCERNANT L’UTILISATION
Ce véhicule est conçu et fabriqué pour une utilisa-
tion sur SURFACES NON REVÊTUES unique-
ment. La conduite de ce véhicule sur les surfaces
ou les routes revêtues est dangereuse.
Prendre connaissance des lois et réglementations
en vigueur avant de décider de l’endroit où circu-
ler avec ce véhicule. L’utilisation de ce véhicule
dans les espaces publics dont l’accès est interdit
aux véhicules de cette taille est illicite.
NOTA IMPORTANTE SOBRE EL
USO DEL VEHÍCULO
Este vehículo está diseñado y fabricado úni-
camente para uso en superficies NO PAVI-
MENTADAS. No es seguro utilizar este vehí-
culo en superficies pavimentadas como
calles, carreteras o autovías.
Consulte las leyes y reglamentos vigentes
antes de decidir el lugar donde vaya a utilizar
este vehículo. Es ilegal utilizar este vehículo
en vías públicas en las que esté prohibida la
circulación de vehículos de este tamaño.
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YXR70FX
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st Edition, August 2007
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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YXR70FX
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
©2007 par la Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1
re édition, août 2007
Tous droits réservés
Toute réimpression ou
utilisation sans la permission
écrite de la Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
est formellement interdite.
Imprimé aux États-Unis
YXR70FX
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
©2007 Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ª edición, agosto 2007
Todos los derechos reservados.
Toda reproducción o
uso no autorizado sin el consentimiento
escrito de Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
quedan expresamente prohibidos.
Impreso en EE.UU.
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1 -CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION ........................................ 3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ............................................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator and warning lights.................. 4-3
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-13
Switches ............................................. 4-25
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-29
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-31
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-31
Drive select lever ................................ 4-33
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-33
Doors .................................................. 4-35
Seats .................................................. 4-37
Seat belts ........................................... 4-39
Glove compartment ............................ 4-39
Cup holders ........................................ 4-41
Cargo bed........................................... 4-43
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Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment ....................................... 4-47
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-51
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-51
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-21
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-23
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-23
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-25
Seat belts ........................................... 5-25
Steering.............................................. 5-27
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-27
Lights ................................................. 5-27
Switches............................................. 5-29
Control cables .................................... 5-29
Tires ................................................... 5-29
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OPERATION ............................................6-1
Engine break-in .....................................6-3
Starting the engine ................................6-7
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch and differential gear lock
switch ................................................6-19
Parking ................................................6-23
Loading ...............................................6-25
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............7-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE .......................7-3
Driver requirements ..............................7-7
Passenger requirements .......................7-9
Occupant protection system ...............7-11
Protective structure .............................7-13
Seat belts ............................................7-15
Doors ..................................................7-23
Passenger handholds .........................7-25
Seat and hip restraints ........................7-27
Floorboard...........................................7-27
Steering wheel ....................................7-29
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ..........................................7-31
Personal protective equipment ...........7-31
Practice for new Rhino users ..............7-33
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Getting ready to ride ........................... 7-35
Turning ............................................... 7-37
Accelerating ........................................ 7-41
Braking ............................................... 7-43
Engine braking.................................... 7-43
Leaving the vehicle ............................. 7-45
Parking on a flat area ......................... 7-45
Parking on a slope .............................. 7-47
Loading ............................................... 7-49
Operation on different surfaces and
terrains ............................................. 7-51
Hills ..................................................... 7-53
Uphill................................................... 7-55
Downhill .............................................. 7-59
Rough terrain ...................................... 7-63
Pavement ........................................... 7-63
Water .................................................. 7-65
Loose terrain/slippery terrain .............. 7-69
Brush or wooded areas ...................... 7-71
Encountering obstacles ...................... 7-73
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-5
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ..................... 8-7
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General maintenance and lubrication
chart ................................................... 8-8
Hood ................................................... 8-17
Console .............................................. 8-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-25
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-39
Differential gear oil ............................. 8-47
Coolant ............................................... 8-53
Axle boots........................................... 8-57
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-59
Cleaning the air filter element............. 8-65
Drive select lever box check hose ...... 8-77
V-belt cooling duct check hose........... 8-77
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-79
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-81
Valve clearance .................................. 8-83
Brakes ................................................ 8-85
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ................................................. 8-87
Checking the parking brake pads ....... 8-89
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-91
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-95
Checking the brake pedal................... 8-95
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment........................................ 8-97
Brake light switch adjustment ........... 8-101
Cable inspection and lubrication ...... 8-103Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-105
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication ...................................... 8-107
Steering shaft lubrication ................. 8-111
Wheel removal ................................. 8-111
Tire replacement .............................. 8-113
Wheel installation ............................. 8-115
Battery.............................................. 8-119
Battery maintenance ........................ 8-123
Jump-starting ................................... 8-125
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-131
Replacing a headlight bulb............... 8-137
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-143
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-145
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-151
Troubleshooting charts .................... 8-153
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS................................. 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............... 11-1
Identification number records............. 11-1
91011
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
EMPLACEMENT DES ÉTIQUETTES
D’AVERTISSEMENT ET DE
CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...................................... 1-2
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ............................ 2-2
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 3-3
COMMANDES ET INSTRUMENTS ............... 4-2
Contacteur à clé................................................ 4-2
Témoins et témoins d’alerte ............................. 4-4
Bloc de compteurs multifonctions ................. 4-14
Contacteurs ..................................................... 4-26
Pédale d’accélérateur...................................... 4-30
Pédale de frein ................................................ 4-32
Levier de frein de stationnement ................... 4-32
Sélecteur de marche........................................ 4-34
Bouchon de réservoir de carburant ................ 4-34
Portières........................................................... 4-36
Sièges .............................................................. 4-38
Ceintures de sécurité....................................... 4-40
Boîte à gants.................................................... 4-40
Porte-gobelets ................................................. 4-42
Benne............................................................... 4-44
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Réglage des amortisseurs avant et arrière ..... 4-48
Fixation et support de fixation d’attelage...... 4-52
Prise pour accessoire ...................................... 4-52
POUR LA SÉCURITÉ –
CONTRÔLES AVANT UTILISATION ............5-3
Freins avant et arrière ........................................5-8
Carburant ........................................................ 5-12
Huile moteur ................................................... 5-20
Liquide de refroidissement ............................ 5-22
Huile de couple conique arrière..................... 5-24
Huile de différentiel ....................................... 5-24
Pédale d’accélérateur ..................................... 5-26
Ceintures de sécurité...................................... 5-26
Direction ......................................................... 5-28
Visserie ........................................................... 5-28
Éclairage ......................................................... 5-28
Contacteurs ..................................................... 5-30
Câbles de commande ..................................... 5-30
Pneus ............................................................... 5-30
FONCTIONNEMENT .........................................6-2
Rodage du moteur .............................................6-4
Mise en marche du moteur ...............................6-8
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