engine YAMAHA RHINO 700 2008 Owners Manual

EVU01740
RV Engineering Division RV Company Representing YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
of AMERICA Newnan, Georgia U.S.A.
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 98/37/ECYAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD
(Name of supplier)
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
(Make, model)
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential
health and safety requirements of Directive 98/37/EC,
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
89/336/EEC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other
Directives of EEC
)
(If applicable)
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety
requirements stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-
standards and/or technical specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
2500 Shingai Iwata, Japan(Place and date of issue)
Yoshihiro Ono
(Name and job function of authorized person)
We
(5Y4AM25W070500101~) (5Y4AM22W070500101~)
(5Y4AM19W070500101~) YXR700F (5Y4AM17W070500101~)
[-----]
General Manager
JULY 2nd 2007
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FVU01740
RV Engineering Division RV Company représentant YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
OF AMERICA, Newnan, Georgia U.S.A.
déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité, que le produitDéclaration de conformité CE
Conformément à la Directive 98/37/CEYAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD
(Nom du fournisseur)
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japon
(Marque, modèle)
(le cas échéant)
89/336/CEE
(Titre et/ou numéro et date de promulgation d’autres directives CEE)
(le cas échéant)
Pour mettre en pratique dans les règles de l’art les prescriptions en matière de
sécurité et de santé stipulées dans les Directives de la CEE, il a été tenu
compte des normes et/ou des caractéristiques techniques suivantes :
(Titre et/ou numéro et date d’établissement de normes et/ou de caractéristiques)
2500 Shingai Iwata, Japon 2 juillet 2007(Lieu et date de délivrance)
Yoshihiro Ono
(Nom et fonction de la personne autorisée)
Nous, la
(5Y4AM25W070500101~) (5Y4AM22W070500101~)
(5Y4AM19W070500101~) YXR700F (5Y4AM17W070500101~)
[-----]
Directeur Généralfaisant l’objet de cette déclaration, est conforme aux prescriptions fondamentales
en matière de sécurité et de santé stipulées dans la Directive 98/37/CE,
ainsi qu’aux prescriptions des autres Directives de la CEE établies dans ce domaine :
SVU01740
RV Engineering Division RV Company En representación de YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
OF AMERICA, Newnan, Georgia U.S.A.
declaran bajo su responsabilidad exclusiva que el producto
Declaración CE de conformidad
con la directiva 98/37/CE
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD
(nombre del proveedor)
2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka, Japón,
(marca, modelo)
(en su caso)
89/336/CEE
(título o número y fecha de publicación de las demás directivas de la CEE)
(en su caso)
Para la correcta aplicación de los requisitos esenciales de salud y seguridad
estipulados en las directivas de la CEE se han consultado las normas o
especificaciones técnicas siguientes:
(título o número y fecha de publicación de las normas o especificaciones)
2500 Shingai Iwata, Japón, 2 de JULIO de 2007(lugar y fecha de expedición)
Yoshihiro Ono
(nombre y cargo del representante autorizado)
Los abajo firmantes
(5Y4AM25W070500101~) (5Y4AM22W070500101~)
(5Y4AM19W070500101~) YXR700F (5Y4AM17W070500101~)
[-----]
Director generalal cual se refiere la presente declaración, cumple los requisitos esenciales de
salud y seguridad de la directiva 98/37/CE
y otras directivas de la CEE aplicables
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EVU00050
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
1234
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
67
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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2-17
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, taste-
less gas which may be present even if you do not
see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can
quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself.
Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated
areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately,
get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open win-
dows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly
reach dangerous levels.


Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or partial-
ly enclosed areas such as barns, garages, or
carports.
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2-19

Do not run engine outdoors where engine ex-
haust can be drawn into a building through
openings such as windows and doors.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your Rhino is an impor-
tant decision. Genuine Yamaha Accessories,
which are available only from a Yamaha dealer,
have been designed, tested, and approved by
Yamaha for use on your Rhino.
Many companies with no connection to Yamaha
manufacture parts and accessories or offer other
modifications for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not
in a position to test the products that these after-
market companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha
can neither endorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not
specifically recommended by Yamaha, even if
sold and installed by a Yamaha dealer.
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3-1
EVU00080
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
CBA 089
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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4-1 1. Main switch a. OFF b. ON c. START
1. Contacteur à cléa. OFF (arrêt)
b. ON (contact) c. START (mise en marche)
1. Interruptor principal a. OFF (desconectado)
b. ON (conectado) c. START (arranque)
OFFONSTART
1a
b
c
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1 -INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
EVU00140
Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
All electrical circuits are supplied with power,
and the headlights and taillights come on
when the light switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
START:
The electric starter is engaged by turning and
holding the key in this position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
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4-3
1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator
“”/“”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
9. Engine trouble warning light “”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”3. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
4. Témoin de point mort “N”5. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de la commande du mode de traction/du système de
blocage du différentiel “”/“”
8. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
9. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
1. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Testigo de marcha corta “L”3. Testigo de marcha larga “H”
4. Testigo de punto muerto “N”5. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicador de tracción a las cuatro ruedas/bloqueo del diferencial
On-Command “”/“”
8. Luz de alarma de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
9. Luz de alarma de avería del motor “”
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9 7
km/h
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
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Indicator and warning lights
EVU01131
On-Command differential gear lock indicator
light “DIFF. LOCK”
This indicator light and the On-Command differen-
tial gear lock indicator in the display come on when
the On-Command differential gear lock switch is
set to the “LOCK” position.
When the switch is set to “LOCK”, the On-Com-
mand differential gear lock indicator light will flash
until the differential gear is locked.
EVU01140
Low-range indicator light “L”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “L” position.
EVU01150
High-range indicator light “H”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “H” position.
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