Reverse YAMAHA RHINO 700 2009 User Guide

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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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Slow down when you reach the crest of the hill if
you cannot see clearly what is on the other side –
there could be another person, an obstacle, or a
sharp drop-off.
If you start to lose traction or momentum when
climbing, and decide you will be unable to contin-
ue, use the brakes to stop. Do not attempt to turn
the vehicle around. With your foot on the brake
pedal, look behind you and plan your descent.
Shift the drive select lever into reverse so you can
use engine braking to slow your descent. Release
the brake and begin to coast down the hill. Use en-
gine braking as much as possible, gently applying
the brakes when necessary.
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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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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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Transmission:
Primary reduction system V-belt
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 41/21 × 17/12 × 33/9 (10.142)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Right hand operation
Reverse gear 23/14 × 28/23 (2.000)
Sub transmission ratio low 31/16 (1.938)
high 31/21 (1.476)
Chassis:
Frame type Steel tube frame
Caster angle 5.0°
Trail 26.0 mm (1.02 in)
Tire:
Ty p e Tu b e l e s s
Size front 25
× 8-12NHS
rear 25 × 10-12NHS
Wheel:
Type Cast wheel
Rim size front 12 × 6.0AT
rear 12 × 7.5AT Model YXR70FSP2Y
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Headlight type: Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity:
Headlight 12 V 30.0 W/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light 12 V 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
Indicator lights:
Neutral indicator light LED
Reverse indicator light LED
Coolant temperature warning light LED
Engine trouble warning light LED
Parking brake indicator light LED
On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear
lock indicatorLCD
On-Command differential gear lock indicator light LED
High-range indicator light LED
Low-range indicator light LED
Helmet/Seat belt indicator light 12 V 1.7 W × 1 Model YXR70FSP2Y
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