trailer 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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Prepare your load or trailer
Carrying loads, towing a trailer, or pulling objects
can affect handling, stability, and risk of overturn or
other accidents.
Read Chapter 6 before loading, towing, or
pulling objects.
Do not overload the vehicle or trailer. Refer
to label in cargo bed for cargo bed load limit.
Refer to label next to hitch for tongue weight
and trailer load limits.
Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side
to side, and as low and as far forward as
possible.
Secure cargo so that it will not shift – a loose
load could change handling unexpectedly or
be thrown forward and strike occupants.
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When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer:
Reduce speed, operate in low gear only,
and allow more room to stop.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use extreme
caution when towing or carrying a load on in-
clines.
Load trailer properly and use extra care
when towing or pulling.


Do not tow or pull objects from any part of the
vehicle other than the trailer hitch bracket or
winch (if installed).
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4-51 1. Trailer hitch bracket 2. Receiver
1. Fixation de l’attelage de remorque
2. Support de fixation d’attelage
1. Soporte para gancho de remolque 2. Receptor
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1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Capuchon de la prise pour accessoire
1. Tapa de la toma auxiliar de corriente continua
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Trailer hitch bracket and receiver
This vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch bracket
and a 5 cm (2 in) receiver for a standard trailer
hitch. Trailer towing equipment can be obtained at
a Yamaha dealer. (See pages 6-25–6-33 for pre-
caution information.)
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Auxiliary DC jack
The auxiliary DC jack is located at the right side of
the front panel. The auxiliary DC jack can be used
for suitable work lights, radios, etc. The auxiliary
DC jack should only be used when the engine is
running.
1. Set the light switch to “OFF”.
2. Start the engine. (See pages 6-7–6-9.)
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Loading
Take extra precautions when driving with a load or
trailer. Follow these instructions and always use
common sense and good judgment when carrying
cargo or towing a trailer.
Prepare your load or trailer
WARNING
Improper loading or towing can increase the
risk of loss of control, an overturn, or other ac-
cident:

Do not exceed the Maximum Loading Lim-
its for the vehicle (see box or vehicle label-
ing).


Keep weight in the cargo bed centered
side to side, and as low and as far forward
as possible. Top-heavy loads increase the
risk of overturn. Be sure cargo is secured –
a loose load could change handling unex-
pectedly or strike occupants.
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Do not exceed the maximum tongue
weight.


Make sure the load does not interfere with
your control or ability to see where you are
going.


Tie down cargo in the trailer securely.
Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot move
around. A shifting load can cause an acci-
dent.
Use the hooks equipped on the cargo bed to tie
down loads.
Choose a trailer hitch drawbar designed for use
with a 5 cm (2 in) receiver. (See page 4-51 for
more information.)
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You can measure tongue weight with a bathroom
scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer on the
scale with the tongue at hitch height. Adjust the
load in the trailer, if necessary, to reduce the
weight on hitch. If you are carrying cargo and tow-
ing a trailer, include the tongue weight in the max-
imum vehicle load limit.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT


Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, operator, passenger and
accessories and tongue weight):
367 kg (809 lb)


Cargo bed: 181 kg (400 lb)


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 550 kg (1,212 lb)
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 50 kg (110 lb)
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Operating when loaded with cargo or towing a
trailer
Drive more slowly than you would without a load.
The more weight you carry, the slower you should
go. Although conditions vary, it is good practice to
keep the vehicle in low gear whenever you are car-
rying heavier loads or when towing a trailer.
WARNING
Carrying loads or towing a trailer can increase
the risk of loss of control, an overturn, or other
accident. To reduce the risk of an accident:

Reduce speed, operate in low gear only,
and allow more room to stop. A heavier ve-
hicle takes longer to stop.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose ter-
rain carefully. Use extreme caution when
towing or carrying a load on inclines.


Turn gradually and go slowly.
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Pulling something other than a trailer
Yamaha recommends that loads be transported in
the bed or in a trailer. If you need to move an ob-
ject a short distance use a winch and follow the
winch manufacturer’s instructions.
If you choose to use something other than a winch
use extreme caution, follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for that product, and only attach to the
hitch or hitch bracket of the Rhino. WARNING! Im-
properly pulling can cause serious injury or
death. Never exceed the Pulling Load limit of
the Rhino. Avoid pulling on inclines.
Pulling objects on the ground can be more hazard-
ous than pulling a trailer. It may be difficult to pre-
dict how the load will affect vehicle operation. That
effect could also change depending upon terrain
or what obstacles might be in the object’s path.
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Loading
The total weight of operator, passenger, accesso-
ries, cargo, trailer tongue weight, and the vehicle
itself must not exceed 907 kg (2,000 lb). Vehicle
loading can affect handling. See “Loading” on pag-
es 6-25–6-33.
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