warning YAMAHA RHINO 700 2009 Owner's Manual

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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.
WARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flam-
mable. To avoid fires and explosions and to re-
duce the risk of injury when refueling, follow these
instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the engine and be
sure that driver and passenger are outside
the vehicle.
Never refuel while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or other sourc-
es of ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Because fuel ex-
pands when it heats up, heat from the engine
or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
4. Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed securely.
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WARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or
death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon
gasoline by mouth. If you should swallow some
gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
some gasoline in your eyes, see your doctor im-
mediately. If gasoline spills on your skin, wash with
soap and water. If gasoline spills on your clothing,
change your clothes.Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
regular unleaded gasoline with a research octane
number of 91 or higher. If knocking or pinging oc-
curs, use a different brand of gasoline or premium
unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will give you longer
spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
Control cables
When riding in cold weather, always make sure all
control cables work smoothly before you begin
riding. WARNING! Control cables can freeze in
cold weather and you could be unable to con-
trol the vehicle.
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Tires
Check tire pressure regularly to make sure it is at
the recommended specifications. Also check for
wear and damage.
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5-31 1. Tire pressure gauge
1. Manomètre pour pneus
1. Manómetro para neumáticos
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Tire pressure
Use the tire pressure gauge to check and adjust
tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire pres-
sures must be equal on both sides. WARNING!
Operation of this vehicle with improper tire
pressure may cause severe injury or death
from loss of control or rollover. Tire pressure
below the minimum specified could also cause
the tire to dislodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
Set tire pressures to the following specifications:ACE-02EThe tire pressure gauge is included as standard
equipment. Make two measurements of the tire
pressure and use the second reading. Dust or dirt
in the gauge could cause the first reading to be in-
correct.
Recommended
pressureMinimum Maximum
Front70 kPa
(0.70 kgf/cm
2,
10 psi)63 kPa
(0.63 kgf/cm
2,
9 psi)77 kPa
(0.77 kgf/cm
2,
11 psi)
Rear98 kPa
(0.98 kgf/cm
2,
14 psi)91 kPa
(0.91 kgf/cm
2,
13 psi)105 kPa
(1.05 kgf/cm
2,
15 psi)
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1-OPERATION
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become fa-
miliar with all controls. If there is a control or func-
tion you do not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls
can lead to loss of control, which could cause
an accident or injury.
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Starting the engine
1. Turn the main switch to “ON”.NOTICEThe coolant temperature warning light and en-
gine trouble warning light should come on,
then go off.
If a warning light does not go off, see pages
4-9–4-11 for the corresponding warning light
circuit check.2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.


When the drive select lever is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator light
should come on. If the neutral indicator
light does not come on, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the electric circuit.
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6-15 1. Drive select lever a. L (Low)
b. H (High) c. N (Neutral)
d. R (Reverse)
1. Sélecteur de marche a. L (gamme basse)
b. H (gamme haute) c. N (point mort)
d. R (marche arrière)
1. Palanca selectora a. L (marcha corta)
b. H (marcha larga) c. N (punto muerto)
d. R (marcha atrás)
Shifting: neutral to reverse
WARNING
Before you shift into reverse, make sure there
are no obstacles or people behind you. When it
is safe to proceed, go slowly. Hitting an obsta-
cle or person could result in serious injury or
death.1. Stop the vehicle. Take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal and check behind you.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.


When in reverse, the reverse indicator
light should be on. Due to the synchroniz-
ing mechanism in the engine, the light
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.


If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse in-
dicator light electrical circuit.
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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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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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