tow YAMAHA RHINO 700 2009 Owners Manual

2-7
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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4-23 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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4-75 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
2 1
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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EVU00630
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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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):
359 kg (791 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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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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9-5
4. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed
off, wash all surfaces with warm water and
mild, detergent-type soap. An old toothbrush
or bottle brush is handy for hard-to-get-at
places.
5. Rinse the vehicle off immediately with clean
water and dry all surfaces with a clean cham-
ois towel or soft, absorbent cloth.
6. Clean the seats with a vinyl upholstery clean-
er to keep the covers pliable and glossy.
7. Automotive-type wax may be applied to all
painted and chrome-plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may scratch the paint or pro-
tective finish. When finished, start the engine
and let it idle for several minutes.
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