warning YAMAHA RHINO 700 2009 User Guide

4-23 1. Fuel level warning indicator
2. Fuel meter 3.“E” segment
1. Indicateur d’alerte du niveau de carburant
2. Afficheur du niveau de carburant
3. Segment “E”
1. Indicador de alarma del nivel de combustible
2. Indicador de combustible 3. Segmento “E”
1
2
3
km/h
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel in the
fuel tank. The display segments of the fuel meter
disappear from “F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the
fuel level decreases. When the “E” segment disap-
pears and the fuel level warning indicator flashes,
refuel as soon as possible.TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-diagnosis
system. If a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit, all the display segments and fuel level
warning indicator will start flashing. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
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4-25 1. Engine trouble warning light “”
2. Error code display
1. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
2. Afficheur des codes d’erreur
1. Luz de alarma de avería del motor “”
2. Indicación de códigos de error
2
1
km/h
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-diagnosis de-
vice for various electrical circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those circuits, the
engine trouble warning light will come on or flash,
and then the multi-function display will indicate a
two-digit error code.
If the multi-function display indicates such an error
code, note the code number, and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICEIf the multi-function display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked as soon
as possible in order to avoid engine damage.
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4-39 1. Driver seat 2. Passenger seat
3. Seat lock lever (× 2)
1. Siège du conducteur 2. Siège du passager
3. Manette de verrouillage de siège (× 2)
1. Asiento del conductor 2. Asiento del pasajero
3. Palanca de bloqueo del asiento (× 2)
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Seats
To remove a seat, pull its seat lock lever upward,
lift the front of the seat, and then slide the seat for-
ward and up.
To install a seat, insert the projections on the rear
of the seat into the seat holders and push down on
the seat at the front. Make sure the seats are se-
curely latched. WARNING! A loose seat could
cause the operator to lose control, or cause
the operator or passenger to fall.
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4-43 1. Storage/cup holder (× 1) 2. Cup holder (× 2)
1. Espace de rangement/porte-gobelet (× 1)
2. Porte-gobelet (× 2)
1. Portaobjetos/portavasos (× 1)
2. Portavasos (× 2)
2 1
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Cup holders
Be sure to tightly close the cap of any plastic bottle
before placing it in a cup holder.
Some plastic bottles may not fit into the cup hold-
ers depending on their size and shape.
WARNING


While the vehicle is moving, do not place
any open or glass containers in the cup
holders; otherwise, the contents may spill
and the glass containers may break.


Do not place any items, other than cups or
plastic bottles, in the cup holders; other-
wise, they may be thrown about and possi-
bly injure people in the vehicle during sud-
den braking or an accident.
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4-47 1. Cargo bed release lever
1. Levier de dégagement de la benne
1. Palanca de desbloqueo de la caja de carga
Lifting and lowering the cargo bed
To liftPush down the cargo bed release lever on the left
or right side of the vehicle, and then slowly lift up
the cargo bed until it stops.
To lowerWith hands and fingers clear of pinch points, lower
the cargo bed slowly to its original position and be
sure it is locked into place. WARNING! Keep
hands, body, and other people away from
pinch points when lowering bed. Do not hold
onto the cage/frame while closing the bed.
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4-49
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Adjusting the front shock absorber assem-
blies
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the front shock ab-
sorber assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.

Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.


Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.
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4-61
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING


Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.


Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability, which
could lead to an accident.
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Adjusting the rear shock absorber assemblies
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assemblies can be adjusted to suit the
operating conditions.
WARNING
These shock absorber assemblies contain
highly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read and un-
derstand the following information before han-
dling the shock absorber assemblies.

Do not tamper with or attempt to open the
cylinder assemblies.


Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
blies to an open flame or other high heat
source. This may cause the unit to explode
due to excessive gas pressure.


Do not deform or damage the cylinders in
any way. Cylinder damage will result in
poor damping performance.


Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out
shock absorber assembly yourself. Take
the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
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4-73
TIPAlthough the total number of clicks of a damping
force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match
the above specifications due to small differences
in production, the actual number of clicks always
represents the entire adjusting range. To obtain a
precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check
the number of clicks of each damping force adjust-
ing mechanism and to modify the specifications as
necessary.
WARNING


Suspension components become hot dur-
ing operation. Never touch the compres-
sion damping force adjusting screw, the
rebound damping force adjusting screw or
the oil reservoir with your bare hand or
skin until suspension components have
cooled.


Always adjust the shock absorber assem-
blies on the left and right side to the same
setting. Uneven adjustment can cause
poor handling and loss of stability, which
could lead to an accident.
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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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