key YAMAHA RHINO 700 2013 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SE-
RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.
TIP
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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1-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EVU00140Main switch1. 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 posi-
tion.
START: The electric starter is engaged by
turning and holding the key in this po-
sition. Release the key when the en-
gine starts.
OFF
ONSTART
1OFF
ON
START
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Due to the synchronizing mechanism in
the differential gear case, the four-wheel-
drive indicator may not come on until the
Rhino starts moving.
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When the On-Command differential gear
lock switch is set to “LOCK” or “4WD”, the
indicator “ ” and the indicator light
“DIFF. LOCK” will flash until the differen-
tial gear is completely locked or un-
locked. If the indicator and the indicator
light continue to flash, the differential is
not completely locked or unlocked. In this
case, start moving to allow time for the
differential to lock or unlock.
5B410002Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
If the coolant temperature reaches a specific
level, this light comes on to warn that the cool-
ant temperature is too hot. If the light comes
on during operation, stop the engine as soon
as it is safe to do so and allow the engine to
cool down for about 10 minutes.
(See page 8-62.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the
warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ON”, or if the warning light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
DIFF.
LOCK
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NOTICE●
The engine may overheat if the vehicle
is overloaded. If this happens, reduce
the load to specification.
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After restarting, make sure that the
warning light is out. Continuous use
while this warning light is on may
cause damage to the engine.
5B410003Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a
problem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system. (See pages 4-11–4-12 for an ex-
planation of the self-diagnosis device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light can
be checked by turning the key to “ON”. If the
warning light does not come on initially when
the key is turned to “ON”, or if the warning light
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
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Helmet/seat belt indicator light “ / ”1. Helmet/seat belt indicator light “ / ”The indicator light comes on when the key is
turned to “ON” to remind the occupants to al-
ways wear a helmet and to fasten their seat
belt. The indicator light stays on even when
the seat belt is properly latched.
If the indicator light does not come on when
the key is turned to “ON”, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
5B410004*Multi-function meter unit1. Speedometer 2. Fuel meter
3. “H” button 4. “M” button
5. Clock/Hour meter/Voltage display
6. Odometer/Tripmeter A/Tripmeter B
7. “TRIP/ODO” button 8. Clock/Hour button “ / ”The multi-function meter unit is equipped with
the following:●
a speedometer
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an odometer
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To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing the
“TRIP/ODO” button, and then hold the “TRIP/
ODO” button for at least three seconds. The
tripmeters can be used to estimate the dis-
tance that can be traveled with a full tank of fu-
el. This information enables you to plan future
fuel stops.TIPTo switch the display between “km/h” and
“mph”, turn the key to “OFF”, then push and
hold the “TRIP/ODO” button while turning the
key to “ON”.
Clock, hour meter and voltage display
modes1. Clock/Hour button “ / ”
2. “H” button 3. “M” button
4. Clock/Hour meter/Voltage displayPushing the “ / ” button switches the dis-
play between the clock mode “CLOCK”, the
hour meter mode “HOUR”, and the voltage
display mode “ ” in the following order:
CLOCK → HOUR → → CLOCK
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Each full-throttle acceleration sequence
should be followed with a substantial rest pe-
riod for the engine, by cruising at lower r/min
so the engine can rid itself of the temporary
build-up of heat. If any abnormality is noticed
during this period, consult a Yamaha dealer.
0–10 hours:
Avoid continuous operation above half-throt-
tle. Allow a cooling-off period of 5 to 10 min-
utes after every hour of operation. Vary the
speed of the vehicle from time to time. Do not
operate it at one set throttle position.
10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above three-quar-
ter throttle.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.
5B410007Starting the engine1. Turn the key to “ON”.NOTICEThe coolant temperature warning light and
engine trouble warning light should come
on, then go off.
If a warning light does not go off, see pag-
es 4-4–4-5 for the corresponding warning
light circuit check.2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral position.
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When the drive select lever is in the
neutral position, the neutral indicator
light should come on. If the neutral in-
dicator light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric circuit.
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The engine can be started in any gear
if the brake pedal is applied. However,
it is recommended to shift into neutral
before starting the engine.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start the engine by turning the key to
“START”.
If the engine fails to start, release the key, and
then try starting it again. Wait a few seconds
before the next attempt. Each attempt should
be as short as possible, to preserve battery
energy. NOTICE: Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on each attempt, or
starter damage could occur. Wait at least 5
seconds between each operation of the
electric starter to let it cool.
Do not turn the key to the “START” position
with the engine running; otherwise, damage
to the electric starter may result.
TIPFor maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
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Driver requirements●
This vehicle is intended for use only by an
operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehi-
cle license. Check country laws for mini-
mum age requirements.
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The driver must be able to place both feet
flat on the floorboard while seated upright
with his/her back against the backrest.
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Do not drive after using drugs or alcohol.
Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is
not in use to prevent unauthorized use of the
machine. Parents:
Many countries have implemented new motor
vehicle licensing requirements for young driv-
ers. These requirements are in response to
the disproportionately high rate of crashes in-
volving youthful drivers. As with automobiles,
to promote safe driving behaviors, you should
supervise younger drivers and consider set-
ting rules and putting limits on how, when, and
where the Rhino can be used.
DRIVER
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Leaving the vehicle
Do not get out of the vehicle while the engine
is running and the drive select lever is in any
gear. There is a risk of injury because:●
Children or others may accidentally press
the accelerator pedal.
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Objects tossed into the vehicle may strike
the accelerator pedal.
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The parking brake may not keep the vehi-
cle from accelerating.
Unwanted vehicle movement can cause seri-
ous injury or death, and it may be dangerous
to try to stop the vehicle. Parking on a flat area
When parking on a flat area, stop the engine
and shift the drive select lever into the neutral
position. Apply the parking brake to help pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling.
Parking on a slope
The parking brake acts only on the rear
wheels when in “2WD”. For the parking brake
to take effect on all four wheels, shift to
“LOCK” before stopping the engine.
If you park on a hill that is too steep the vehi-
cle may roll out of control. Never park on hills
that are so steep you cannot walk up them
easily. If you must park on an incline follow
these instructions:
1. Bring the vehicle to a stop by applying the
brake pedal.
2. Put the vehicle in “LOCK”.
3. Turn the key to “OFF”.
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