wheel YAMAHA RHINO 700 2010 User Guide

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1. On-Command drive indicator “”/“”/“”/“”
2. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Engine trouble warning light “”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “”
5. Electric Power Steering warning light “EPS”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”7. Reverse indicator light “R”
8. Neutral indicator light “N”9. High-range indicator light “H”
10. Low-range indicator light “L”
11. Helmet/seat belt indicator light “ / ”
1. Indicateur de mode de conduite “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
4. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
5. Témoin d’alerte de la direction assistée “EPS”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”7. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
8. Témoin de point mort “N”9. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
10. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”
11. Témoin de port de casque/ceinture de sécurité “/”
1. Indicador de la tracción On-Command “”/“”/“”/“”
2. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
3. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “”
4. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
5. Luz de aviso de la dirección asistida electromecánica “EPS”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”8. Testigo de punto muerto “N”
9. Testigo de marcha larga “H”10. Testigo de marcha corta “L”
11. Testigo del casco/cinturón de seguridad “ / ”
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This indicator comes on when the On-Command
drive knob is turned to the “4WD” position.
The vehicle operates in four-wheel drive with the
rear differential gear locked and front differential
gear unlocked.
“”
This indicator comes on when the On-Command
drive knob is turned to the “DIFF LOCK” position.
The vehicle operates in four-wheel drive with the
front and rear differential gears locked.
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The respective drive indicator flashes until
the gears are engaged or disengaged.


To help the gears engage or disengage when
a drive indicator (and indicator light) is flash-
ing, make sure that there are no obstacles or
people around the vehicle, and then briefly
operate the vehicle a few times in reverse
and forward until the indicator (and indicator
light) for the selected drive mode comes on.
In addition to operating in reverse and for-
ward, also turning the steering wheel back
and forth will help the front differential gear
lock engage or disengage.
See “OPERATION” on pages 6-17–6-19 for more
information.
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4-39 1. On-Command drive knob 2.“DIFF UNLOCK” position
3.“2WD” position 4.“4WD” position
5.“DIFF LOCK” position
1. Bouton de commande de mode de conduite
2. Position “DIFF UNLOCK”3. Position “2WD”
4. Position “4WD”5. Position “DIFF LOCK”
1. Mando de la tracción On-Command
2. Posición “DIFF UNLOCK”3. Posición “2WD”
4. Posición “4WD”5. Posición “DIFF LOCK”
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
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5
1
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On-Command drive knob
This vehicle is equipped with an On-Command
drive knob to select the drive mode.
The drive knob has four positions: “DIFF UN-
LOCK”, “2WD”, “4WD”, and “DIFF LOCK”. Select
the appropriate drive mode according to terrain
and conditions.

“DIFF UNLOCK”: Power is supplied to the rear
wheels only with the rear differential gear un-
locked.


“2WD”: Power is supplied to the rear wheels
only with the rear differential gear locked. Un-
like the “DIFF UNLOCK” mode, the rear wheels
turn at the same speed regardless of traction.


“4WD”: Power is supplied to the rear and front
wheels with the rear differential gear locked
and the front differential gear unlocked.


“DIFF LOCK”: Power is supplied to the rear and
front wheels with the front and rear differential
gears locked. Unlike the “4WD” mode, all
wheels turn at the same speed regardless of
traction.
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5
SteeringCheck for proper operation. 5-27
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-27
Instruments, lights and
switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-27, 8-135–8-147
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure and for wear and damage.5-29–5-31,
8-105–8-111
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-57 ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
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Steering
Park on level ground. Turn the steering wheel right
and left. Check for excessive free play, abnormal
noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
Instruments, lights and switches
Check that all instruments, lights and switches are
working properly. Correct if necessary.
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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On-Command drive knob
The vehicle handles differently in each of the drive modes (“DIFF UNLOCK”, “2WD”, “4WD” and “DIFF
LOCK”). For example, the vehicle requires more effort to turn in “DIFF LOCK” than in “DIFF UNLOCK” or
“2WD”.
Always stop the vehicle before changing the position of the On-Command drive knob.
The meter display changes according to the selected drive mode. The different drive indicators, and the dif-
ferential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK” come on as follows:ACE-02E
Knob position Drive mode Indication
Two-wheel drive with rear differential gear
unlocked
Two-wheel drive with rear differential gear
locked
Four-wheel drive with rear differential gear
locked and front differential gear unlocked
Four-wheel drive with front and rear differ-
ential gears locked
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
DIFF
UNLOCK2WD
4WD
DIFF
LOCK
4 3 2
1
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To help the gears engage or disengage when a drive indicator (and indicator light) is flashing, make
sure that there are no obstacles or people around the vehicle, and then briefly operate the vehicle a
few times in reverse and forward until the indicator (and indicator light) for the selected drive mode
comes on. In addition to operating in reverse and forward, also turning the steering wheel back and
forth will help the front differential gear lock engage or disengage.


When the On-Command drive indicator “” or the On-Command drive indicator “” and the “DIFF.
LOCK” indicator light are flashing, the vehicle speed is limited. The vehicle speed returns to normal
when the differential gear engagement or disengagement is completed and the indicators and indica-
tor light stop flashing.
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
This off-road vehicle will handle and maneuver dif-
ferently from cars, ATVs, go-carts, golf-cars and
grounds-keeping vehicles. The Rhino has higher
ground clearance and other features to handle
rugged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in sit-
uations where some vehicles may not. This would
include vehicles made primarily for pavement,
roads, improved paths, or grounds-keeping. If you
do not use care in maneuvering the Rhino, you
can cause it to roll over even on flat, open areas.
Doing things with a Rhino that some people do for
thrills in other vehicles (such as sideways sliding,
skidding, back-wheel sliding, or donuts) have led
to side rollovers. These rollovers can result in
crushed limbs and other serious injuries or death
to drivers or passengers.
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7-27 a. CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
b. INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE
a. EXEMPLE DE MAINTIEN CORRECT
b. EXEMPLE DE MAINTIEN INCORRECT
a. EJEMPLO DE SUJECIÓN CORRECTA
b. EJEMPLO DE SUJECIÓN INCORRECTA
a
b
Steering wheel
Keep both hands on the steering wheel. Do not
hold the steering wheel with your thumbs inside
the rim. Keep your palms on the outside of the
steering wheel. Similar to other off-road vehicles, if
the Rhino hits a deep rut or large obstacle, the
steering wheel could briefly jerk in one direction or
back and forth as the tires and vehicle respond to
the obstacle. This quick motion could injure your
thumbs or wrist if your thumbs or hand(s) are in-
side the steering wheel. Grip the steering wheel so
that your thumbs will not be hit by the spokes. As
an example, see the illustration.
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Become familiar with the way the vehicle feels in
low and high ranges, first in two-wheel drive with
both differentials unlocked “DIFF UNLOCK” and
with the rear differential locked “2WD”, and then in
four-wheel drive “4WD” and four-wheel drive with
the differential locked “DIFF LOCK”. Steering may
take more effort in four-wheel drive with the differ-
ential 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–
5-31. Follow the instructions starting on pages
6-7–6-9 to start the engine.
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