differentia YAMAHA RHINO 700 2008 User Guide

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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, 8-85–8-87,
8-91–8-95, 8-101
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition, and free play. 8-89, 8-97–8-99
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, 8-25–8-37
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-21, 8-53–8-55
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-23, 8-39–8-51
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-25
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-25
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Final gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-39–8-45 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.
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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.)Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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6-19 1. Differential gear lock lever
2. On-Command four-wheel-drive switch “2WD”/“4WD”
1. Levier du système de blocage du différentiel
2. Commutateur du mode de traction “2WD”/“4WD”
1. Palanca del bloqueo del diferencial
2. Conmutador de tracción On-Command “2WD”/“4WD”
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On-Command four-wheel-drive switch and dif-
ferential gear lock switch
You may notice that the vehicle handles differently
in 2WD, 4WD, and 4WD-LOCK (“DIFF. LOCK”).
For example, you should expect that the vehicle
will require more effort to turn in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF. LOCK”). Always stop the vehicle before
changing between 2WD and 4WD or 4WD and
4WD-LOCK (“DIFF-LOCK”).
“2WD”/“4WD”
To change from 2WD to 4WD, stop the vehicle,
and then set the switch to “4WD”. When the vehicle
is in 4WD, the four-wheel-drive indicator “” will
come on in the multi-function display. To change
from 4WD to 2WD, stop the vehicle, be sure the
differential gear lock lever is set to positiona, and
then set the switch to “2WD”.
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6-21 1. On-Command differential gear lock switch “4WD”/“LOCK”
2. Differential gear lock lever
1. Commutateur de blocage du différentiel “4WD”/“LOCK”
2. Levier du système de blocage du différentiel
1. Conmutador de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command
“4WD”/“LOCK”
2. Palanca del bloqueo del diferencial
On-Command differential gear lock switch
“4WD”/“LOCK”
To lock the differential gear in 4WD, stop the vehi-
cle, make sure the On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch is set to “4WD”, move the differential gear
lock lever to positionb, and then set the switch to
“LOCK”. When the differential gear is locked, the
differential gear lock indicator light (“DIFF. LOCK”)
will come on along with the differential gear lock in-
dicator “” in the multi-function display. To re-
lease the differential gear lock, stop the vehicle
and set the switch to “4WD”.

When the switch is set to “LOCK”, the differen-
tial gear lock indicator and indicator light will
flash until the differential gear is locked.


When the indicator and indicator light are flash-
ing, turning the steering wheel back and forth
will help the differential gear lock to engage.


Driving before the differential gear lock is prop-
erly engaged (e.g., when the indicator and indi-
cator light are flashing) will cause the engine
speed to be limited until engagement is com-
plete.
DIFF.
LOCK
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Become familiar with the way the vehicle feels in
low and high ranges, first in two-wheel drive
(2WD) and then in four-wheel drive (4WD) and
four-wheel drive with the differential locked (DIFF.
LOCK). Steering may take more effort in 4WD with
the differential 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–
5-33. Follow the instructions starting on pages
6-7–6-9 to start the engine.
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
Cooling systemCheck coolant leakage.
Repair if necessary.
Replace coolant every 24 months.
Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Engine oilReplace (warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter cartridgeReplace.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-9.
Correct if necessary. Replace pads if worn to the limit.Rear brake*Check operation/brake pad wear/fluid leakage/see page 8-9.
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.
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8-47 1. Differential gear oil filler bolt
2. Correct oil level 3. Differential gear oil
1. Vis de remplissage de l’huile de différentiel
2. Niveau d’huile correct 3. Huile de différentiel
1. Tornillo de llenado de aceite del diferencial
2. Nivel de aceite correcto 3. Aceite del diferencial
1
2 3 1
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Differential gear oil
Checking the differential gear oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and
check the oil level. It should be up to the brim
of the filler hole. If the level is low, add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type to raise it
to the specified level. NOTICE: Be sure no
foreign material enters the differential
gear case.
3. Reinstall the differential gear oil filler bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
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8-49 1. Differential gear case guard 2. Bolt and collar (× 7)
1. Protège-carter de différentiel 2. Vis et entretoise (× 7)
1. Protección del diferencial 2. Perno y casquillo (× 7)
1
2
22
1. Differential gear oil drain bolt
1. Vis de vidange de l’huile de différentiel
1. Tornillo de vaciado de aceite del diferencial
1
Changing the differential gear oil
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the differential gear case guard by
removing the bolts and the collars.
3. Place a container under the differential gear
case to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the differential gear oil filler bolt and
differential gear oil drain bolt to drain the oil.
5. Reinstall the differential gear oil drain bolt,
and tighten it to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil drain bolt:
9.8 Nm (0.98 m·kgf, 7.1 ft·lbf)
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6. Refill the differential gear case with the rec-
ommended oil. NOTICE: Be sure no foreign
material enters the differential gear case.
7. Reinstall the differential gear oil filler bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
9. Install the differential gear case guard by in-
stalling the bolts and the collars, and then
tightening the bolts to the specified torque. Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Oil quantity:
0.18 L (0.16 Imp qt, 0.19 US qt)
Tightening torque:
Differential gear oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Differential gear case guard bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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Final gear case oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.25 L (0.22 Imp qt, 0.26 US qt)
Differential gear case oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity 0.18 L (0.16 Imp qt, 0.19 US qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 2.35 L (2.07 Imp qt, 2.48 US qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element Wet element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 30.0 L (6.60 lmp gal, 7.93 US gal)
Throttle body:
Type/quantity 41EHS/1
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CPR7EA-9/NGK
Spark plug gap 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch type: Wet, centrifugal automaticModel YXR70FX
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