engine YAMAHA RHINO 700 2012 Owners Manual

EVU01740
— — — — —General Manager
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Motorcycle Business Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2 February, 2011
(YXR7FSP) (5Y4AM22W0B0500501–)
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Shinya Shimada
Date of Issue to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.
YXR700F (YXR7F) (5Y4AM17W0B0502401–)
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FVU01740
— — — — —Directeur général
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Motorcycle Business Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2 février, 2011
(YXR7FSP) (5Y4AM22W0B0500501–)
Nous, la YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japon,
déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité, que le produit
(Marque, modèle)2004/108/CE
(Titre et/ou numéro et date de promulgation d’autres directives CEE)
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, Pays-Bas
Signature
Shinya Shimada
Date de délivrance
(le cas échéant)ainsi qu’aux prescriptions des autres Directives de la CEE établies dans ce domaine :faisant l’objet de cette déclaration, est conforme aux prescriptions fondamentalesen matière de santé et de sécurité stipulées dans la Directive 2006/42/CE(le cas échéant)Pour mettre en pratique dans les règles les prescriptions en matière de sécurité
et de santé stipulées dans les Directives de la CEE, il a été tenu compte des
normes et/ou des caractéristiques techniques suivantes :
(Titre et/ou numéro et date d’établissement de normes et/ou de caractéristiques)Délégué autorisé
Déclaration de conformité CEConformément aux Directives 2006/42/CE
Fabricant
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, É.-U.
YXR700F (YXR7F) (5Y4AM17W0B0502401–)
SVU01740
— — — — —Director general
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Motorcycle Business Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2 febrero, 2011
(YXR7FSP) (5Y4AM22W0B0500501–)
Los abajo firmantes, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japó
n
declaran bajo su responsabilidad exclusiva que el producto
(marca, modelo)2004/108/CE
(título o número y fecha de publicación de las demás directivas de la CEE)YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, Países Bajos
Firma
Shinya Shimada
Fecha de emisión
(en su caso)y otras directivas de la CEE aplicables al cual se refiere la presente declaración, cumple los requisitos esenciales
de salud y seguridad de la directiva 2006/42/CE(en su caso)Para la correcta aplicación de los requisitos esenciales de salud y seguridad
estipulados en las directivas de la CEE se han consultado las normas o
especificaciones técnicas siguientes:
(título o número y fecha de publicación de las normas o especificaciones)
Representante autorizado
Declaración CE de conformidad
conforme a la directiva 2006/42/CE
Fabricante
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, EE. UU.
YXR700F (YXR7F) (5Y4AM17W0B0502401–)
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EVU00050
1 -CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION ........................................ 3-1
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ............................................ 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ........ 4-3
Multi-function meter unit ..................... 4-13
Light switch......................................... 4-25
Accelerator pedal ............................... 4-29
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-31
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-31
Drive select lever ................................ 4-33
Fuel tank cap ...................................... 4-33
Doors .................................................. 4-35
Seats .................................................. 4-37
Seat belts ........................................... 4-39
Glove compartment ............................ 4-39
Cup holders ........................................ 4-41
Cargo bed........................................... 4-43
1234
Adjusting the front and rear shock
absorber assemblies (YXR7FB/
YXR700FAB) ................................... 4-49
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YXR7FSPB)................. 4-53
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies (YXR7FSPB)................. 4-67
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver....... 4-79
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-79
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-7
Fuel .................................................... 5-11
Engine oil ........................................... 5-19
Coolant............................................... 5-21
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-23
Differential gear oil ............................. 5-23
Accelerator pedal ............................... 5-25
Seat belts ........................................... 5-25
Steering.............................................. 5-27
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-27
Instruments, lights and switches ........ 5-29
Control cables .................................... 5-29
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Tires ....................................................5-29
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Engine break-in .....................................6-3
Starting the engine ................................6-7
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch and differential gear lock
switch ................................................6-19
Parking ................................................6-23
Loading ...............................................6-25
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE ...............7-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE .......................7-3
Driver requirements ..............................7-7
Passenger requirements .......................7-9
Occupant protection system ...............7-11
Protective structure .............................7-13
Seat belts ............................................7-17
Doors ..................................................7-25
Passenger handholds .........................7-27
Seat and hip restraints ........................7-29
Floorboard...........................................7-29
Steering wheel ....................................7-31
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE ..........................................7-33
67
Personal protective equipment ........... 7-33
Practice for new Rhino users.............. 7-35
Getting ready to ride ........................... 7-37
Turning ............................................... 7-39
Accelerating ........................................ 7-43
Braking ............................................... 7-45
Engine braking.................................... 7-45
Leaving the vehicle ............................. 7-47
Parking on a flat area ......................... 7-47
Parking on a slope .............................. 7-49
Loading ............................................... 7-51
Operation on different surfaces and
terrains ............................................. 7-53
Hills ..................................................... 7-55
Uphill................................................... 7-57
Downhill .............................................. 7-61
Rough terrain ...................................... 7-65
Pavement ........................................... 7-65
Water .................................................. 7-67
Loose terrain/slippery terrain .............. 7-71
Brush or wooded areas ...................... 7-73
Encountering obstacles ...................... 7-75
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-5
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ..................... 8-7
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ................................................... 8-8
Hood ................................................... 8-17
Console .............................................. 8-21
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ......... 8-25
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-39
Differential gear oil ............................. 8-47
Coolant ............................................... 8-55
Axle boots........................................... 8-59
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-61
Cleaning the air filter element............. 8-67
Drive select lever box check hose ...... 8-79
V-belt cooling duct check hose........... 8-79
V-belt case drain plug......................... 8-81
Cleaning the spark arrester ................ 8-83
Valve clearance .................................. 8-85
Brakes ................................................ 8-87
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ................................................. 8-89
Checking the parking brake pads ....... 8-91
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-93
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-99
8
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-99
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ..................................... 8-101
Brake light switch adjustment .......... 8-105
Cable inspection and lubrication ...... 8-107
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ...................................... 8-109
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) ............... 8-111
Steering shaft lubrication ................. 8-115
Wheel removal ................................. 8-115
Tire replacement .............................. 8-117
Wheel installation ............................. 8-119
Battery.............................................. 8-121
Jump-starting ................................... 8-131
Fuse replacement ............................ 8-137
Replacing a headlight bulb............... 8-143
Headlight beam adjustment ............. 8-149
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ..... 8-151
Troubleshooting ............................... 8-157
Troubleshooting charts .................... 8-159
CLEANING AND STORAGE ................... 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ............................................ 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS................................. 10-1
910
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2-17
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, taste-
less gas which may be present even if you do not
see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can
quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself.
Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated
areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately,
get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to
ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open win-
dows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly
reach dangerous levels.


Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or partial-
ly enclosed areas such as barns, garages, or
carports.
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2-19

Do not run engine outdoors where engine ex-
haust can be drawn into a building through
openings such as windows and doors.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your Rhino is an impor-
tant decision. Genuine Yamaha Accessories,
which are available only from a Yamaha dealer,
have been designed, tested, and approved by
Yamaha for use on your Rhino.
Many companies with no connection to Yamaha
manufacture parts and accessories or offer other
modifications for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not
in a position to test the products that these after-
market companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha
can neither endorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not
specifically recommended by Yamaha, even if
sold and installed by a Yamaha dealer.
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3-1
EVU00080
1 -DESCRIPTION
1. Headlights
2. Front shock absorber assembly
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter element
5. V-belt case
6. Driver seat
7. Driver seat belt
8. Cargo bed
9. Tail/brake lights
10. Rear shock absorber assembly
11. Cargo bed release levers
12. Spark plug
13. Door
CBA 089
14. Spark arrester
15. Passenger seat belt
16. Sun top (YXR7FSPB)
17. Passenger seat
18. Passenger handhold
19. Engine oil dipstick
20. Battery
21. Fuses
22. Coolant reservoir
23. Radiator cap
24. Oil filter cartridge
25. Fuel tank cap
I H G F EJKLM
AC N O D
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4-1 1. Main switch a. OFF b. ON c. START
1. Contacteur à cléa. OFF (arrêt)
b. ON (marche) c. START (mise en marche)
1. Interruptor principal a. OFF (desconectado)
b. ON (contacto) c. START (arranque)
OFFONSTART
1a
b
c
EVU00130
1 -INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
EVU00140
Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
All electrical circuits are supplied with power.TIPTIPThe helmet/seat belt indicator light comes on and
stays on while the key is turned to “ON”.OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
START:
The electric starter is engaged by turning and
holding the key in this position. Release the
key when the engine starts.
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4-3
1. On-Command differential gear lock indicator light “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Low-range indicator light “L”3. High-range indicator light “H”
4. Neutral indicator light “N”5. Reverse indicator light “R”
6. Parking brake indicator light “P”
7. On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator
“”/“”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “”
9. Engine trouble warning light “”
1. Témoin de blocage du différentiel “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Témoin de la gamme basse “L”3. Témoin de la gamme haute “H”
4. Témoin de point mort “N”5. Témoin de la marche arrière “R”
6. Témoin du frein de stationnement “P”
7. Indicateur de la commande du mode de traction/du système de
blocage du différentiel “”/“”
8. Témoin d’alerte de la température du liquide de refroidissement “”
9. Témoin d’alerte de panne du moteur “”
1. Testigo de bloqueo del diferencial On-Command “DIFF. LOCK”
2. Testigo de marcha corta “L”3. Testigo de marcha larga “H”
4. Testigo de punto muerto “N”5. Testigo de marcha atrás “R”
6. Testigo del freno de estacionamiento “P”
7. Indicador de tracción a las cuatro ruedas/bloqueo del diferencial
On-Command “”/“”
8. Luz de aviso de la temperatura del líquido refrigerante “”
9. Luz de aviso de avería del motor “”
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9 7
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
DIFF.
LOCK
EVU00150
Indicator lights and warning lights
EVU01131
EVU01140
Low-range indicator light “L”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “L” position.
EVU01150
High-range indicator light “H”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “H” position.
EVU00170
Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “N” position.
5B410001
Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “R” position.
EVU00210
Parking brake indicator light “P”
This indicator light comes on when the parking
brake is applied.
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