belt YAMAHA RHINO 700 2008 Owners Manual

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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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DRIVER
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Before you operate the Rhino

Prepare yourself and your passenger:
This vehicle is intended for use only by an
operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehi-
cle license. Check country laws for minimum
age requirements.
This vehicle is designed to carry the driver
and one passenger. Never carry passen-
gers in the cargo bed.
Both driver and passenger should wear seat
belts properly.
Both driver and passenger must be able to
put both feet flat on the floorboard while
seated upright with their backs against the
seat backs. Passenger must be able to
reach and hold the handholds within the
cage/frame.
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2-9
While using the Rhino

Keep your body completely inside the vehicle
at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure passenger is seated, belted,
and holding onto the handholds. Close doors
before driving. Any part of your body (arms,
legs, and head) outside the vehicle can be
struck by objects your vehicle is passing or
crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a rollover
accident.


Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards
that could enter the vehicle.


Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving, even
on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The Rhino has higher
ground clearance and other features to handle
rugged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in
situations where some other vehicles may not.
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3-1
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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
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14. Spark arrester
15. Passenger seat belt
16. Passenger seat
17. Passenger handhold
18. Engine oil dipstick
19. Battery
20. Fuses
21. Coolant reservoir
22. Radiator cap
23. Oil filter cartridge
24. Fuel tank cap
H G F EIJKL
AC M N D
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4-39 a. Unlock. b. Open.
a. Déverrouiller. b. Ouvrir.
a. Desbloquear. b. Abrir.
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Seat belts
This vehicle is equipped with three-point seat belts
for both the operator and the passenger. Always
wear the seat belts properly while riding in the ve-
hicle. See pages 7-15–7-21 for more information.
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Glove compartmentNOTICE
To protect from damage, do not put metal
products, like tools or sharply edged products,
directly in the glove compartment. If they must
be stored, wrap them in appropriate cushion-
ing material.
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5-1
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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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Accelerator pedal
Check to see that the accelerator pedal operates
correctly. It must operate smoothly and spring
back to the idle position fully when released. Have
a Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper
operation.
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Seat belts
Make sure that the seat belts are not frayed, torn,
stretched, or damaged. Each seat belt must move
smoothly when pulled out and retract on its own
when released. It must also lock up when quickly
pulled out. The latch plate should click securely
into the buckle and release when the release but-
ton is pushed firmly. Wash off any dirt or mud that
could affect operation. Have a Yamaha dealer re-
pair as necessary for proper operation.
A crash can damage the restraint systems in your
vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not
properly protect the person using it, resulting in se-
rious injury or death in a crash. To help make sure
your restraint systems are working properly after a
crash, have them inspected and any necessary re-
placements made as soon as possible.
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7-5
As the owner/operator, it is your responsibility to
protect yourself and your passenger from acci-
dents, including rollovers. The Rhino has many
features, including a protective structure and seat
belts, to help protect occupants, but the best way
to avoid injuries is to avoid accidents. There is a
risk of injury or death in any accident, even with
these safety features.
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