warning YAMAHA RHINO 700 2008 Owner's Guide

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WARNING
Couper le moteur avant d’effectuer tout entretien,
sauf quand autrement spécifié.

Les pièces mobiles d’un moteur qui tourne
pourraient happer un membre ou un vêtement,
et un équipement électrique pourrait provoquer
un choc électrique ou un incendie.


Faire tourner le moteur pendant un entretien
peut occasionner des blessures aux yeux, des
brûlures ou un empoisonnement par le monoxy-
de de carbone pouvant provoquer la mort. Voir
pages 2-18– 2-20 pour plus d’informations con-
cernant le monoxyde de carbone.
ADVERTENCIA
Antes de efectuar cualquier operación de mante-
nimiento, pare el motor a menos que se indique
lo contrario.

Con el motor en marcha, el cuerpo o la ropa
pueden quedar atrapados en las piezas en
movimiento; asimismo, los sistemas eléc-
tricos del vehículo pueden provocar des-
cargas o un incendio.


Tener el motor en marcha durante las ope-
raciones de mantenimiento puede ocasio-
nar lesiones oculares, quemaduras, incen-
dios o envenenamiento por monóxido de
carbono con el consiguiente peligro de
muerte. Para más información sobre el mo-
nóxido de carbono, consulte las páginas
2-18–2-20.
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6. Wash the sponge material gently but thor-
oughly in parts cleaning solvent. WARNING!
Using gasoline or other flammable sol-
vents to clean the air filter element can
cause a fire or explosion, which could
lead to serious injury.
7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the
sponge material. NOTICE: Do not twist the
sponge material when squeezing it.
8. Wash the sponge material in warm soapy
water to remove remaining solvent, then
rinse thoroughly with plain warm water.
9. Squeeze excess water out of the sponge ma-
terial. NOTICE: Do not twist the sponge
material when squeezing it.
10. Allow the sponge material to dry thoroughly.
Inspect the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
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8-81 1. Bolt (× 3)
1. Vis (× 3)
1. Perno (× 3)
1
1. Tailpipe 2. Spark arrester 3. Gasket
1. Tube d’échappement arrière 2. Pare-étincelles
3. Joint
1. Tubo de escape 2. Parachispas
3. Junta
3
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Cleaning the spark arrester
WARNING
Hot exhaust system may cause burns. To
avoid burns or fires, make sure that the engine
is stopped and the exhaust system is cool be-
fore cleaning spark arrester. Do not start the
engine while cleaning the exhaust system.1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler, and then remove the gasket.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from
the spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
4. Install the gasket, and then insert the tailpipe
into the muffler and align the bolt holes.
5. Install the bolts and tighten them to the spec-
ified torque.
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Brakes
Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could lead to a loss in braking ability
and an accident.
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Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
Damaged cables could restrict operation,
which may cause an accident or injury. Inspect
control cables frequently and replace dam-
aged cables. Corrosion can result when the
outer covering of control cables becomes
damaged. Cables can also become frayed or
kinked.Lubricate the cable ends. If the cables do not oper-
ate smoothly, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace
them.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Tire replacement
Always use the same size and type of tires recom-
mended in this owner’s manual. The tires that
came with your Rhino were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide the best
combination of handling, braking, and comfort. It is
best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that
is not possible, you must replace the tires in pairs
(front or rear) with tires of the same size and type
as the originals. Never replace just one tire.
WARNING
Installing improper tires on your Rhino can af-
fect handling and stability. This can cause a
loss of control.The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front MAXXIS 25 × 8-12NHS M951Y
Rear MAXXIS 25 × 10-12NHS M952Y
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EVU00940
Wheel installation
1. Install the wheel and the nuts.

The arrow mark on the tire must point to-
ward the rotating direction of the wheel.


Tapered nuts are used for both the front and
rear wheels. Install the nuts with their tapered
side towards the wheel.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the
ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torque.WARNING
Do not reverse the rims on the Rhino to widen
the track width. Installing wheels improperly
increases the risk of wheel failure and acci-
dents.
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WARNING
Avoid battery contact with skin, eyes, or cloth-
ing. Shield eyes when working near batteries.
Keep out of reach of children. You could be
poisoned or severely burned by the sulfuric
acid in battery electrolyte.
In case of accidental contact with battery elec-
trolyte:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Get prompt medical at-
tention.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention.
WARNING
Batteries may produce explosive gases. Venti-
late when charging or using in a closed space.
Keep batteries away from sparks, flames, ciga-
rettes, or other sources of ignition.
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WARNING
Éviter tout contact d’électrolyte avec la peau, les yeux
ou les vêtements. Se protéger les yeux lors de travaux
à proximité de batteries. Tenir hors de portée des en-
fants. L’acide sulfurique de l’électrolyte de batterie
peut occasionner un empoisonnement et des brûlures
graves.
En cas de contact accidentel avec de l’électrolyte :
EXTERNE : rincer à l’eau.
INTERNE : boire beaucoup d’eau ou de lait. Avaler
ensuite du lait de magnésie, un œuf battu ou de l’huile
végétale. Consulter un médecin sans tarder.
YEUX : rincer à l’eau courante pendant 15 minutes
et consulter rapidement un médecin.
AVERTISSEMENT
Les batteries produisent des gaz explosifs. Si la batte-
rie est utilisée ou rechargée dans un local fermé, assu-
rer une bonne ventilation. Tenir les batteries à l’écart
d’étincelles, de flammes, de cigarettes et d’autres
source de chaleur.
ADVERTENCIA
Evite el contacto de la batería con la piel, los ojos
o la ropa. Protéjase los ojos siempre que trabaje
cerca de una batería. Mantenga las baterías fuera
del alcance de los niños. El ácido sulfúrico que
contiene el electrolito de la batería puede provo-
car envenenamiento y quemaduras graves.
En caso de contacto accidental con el electrolito
de la batería:
EXTERNO: Enjuagar con agua.
INTERNO: Ingerir grandes cantidades de agua o
leche. A continuación ingerir leche de magnesia,
huevos batidos o aceite vegetal. Solicitar asis-
tencia médica inmediatamente.
OJOS: Enjuagar con agua durante 15 minutos y
acudir al médico sin demora.
ADVERTENCIA
Las baterías pueden producir gases explosivos.
Cuando cargue o utilice una batería en un espa-
cio cerrado, ventílelo. Mantenga las baterías ale-
jadas de todo tipo de chispas, llamas, cigarrillos
y otras fuentes de ignición.
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Jump-starting
Jump-starting the vehicle should be avoided.
The battery should be removed and charged in-
stead.
WARNING
To avoid battery explosion and/or serious
damage to the electrical system:

Do not connect the negative lead of the
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery


Do not touch the positive lead of the jump-
er cable to the negative lead.


Do not reverse the polarity of the jumper
cables when connecting to the batteries.
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