Yamaha RHINO FUEL INJECTION 700 FI 2008 User manual

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
5B4-F8199-71
YXR70FY/YXR70FDUY/YXR70FSEPY
YXR70FHY/YXR70FSEY
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXR70FY/YXR70FDUY/YXR70FSEPY/
YXR70FHY/YXR70FSEY. It represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the
production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing vehicles. With the purchase of this
Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made
Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this
vehicle. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions
regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate
this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating fea-
tures. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating tech-
niques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle.
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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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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE
●This vehicle is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. Use on public streets,
roads, or highways is not only illegal in most areas, it also increases the risk of an acci-
dent involving other vehicles. This vehicle does not meet federal motor vehicle safety
standards for on-road use.
●Check the laws and regulations in force before choosing where to operate this vehicle.
It is illegal to operate this vehicle on public lands where vehicles its size are prohibited.
●This vehicle complies with almost all provinces off-highway noise level and spark ar-
rester laws and regulations.
YXR70FY/YXR70FDUY/YXR70FSEPY/
YXR70FHY/YXR70FSEY
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2008 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, April 2008
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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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 and warning lights ............ 4-2
Multi-function meter unit.................. 4-5
Switches ........................................ 4-11
Accelerator pedal .......................... 4-13
Brake pedal ................................... 4-14
Parking brake lever ....................... 4-14
Drive select lever........................... 4-15
Fuel tank cap................................. 4-15
Doors ............................................. 4-16
Seats ............................................. 4-16
Seat belts....................................... 4-17
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Glove compartment .......................4-18
Cup holders....................................4-18
Cargo bed ......................................4-19
Front and rear shock absorber
adjustment (YXR70FY/
YXR70FDUY/YXR70FHY/
YXR70FSEY)...............................4-21
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies (YXR70FSEPY)........4-23
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assemblies (YXR70FSEPY)........4-29
Trailer hitch bracket and
receiver ........................................4-34
Auxiliary DC jack............................4-35
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............5-1
Front and rear brakes ......................5-3
Fuel ..................................................5-4
Engine oil .........................................5-6
Coolant.............................................5-7
Final gear oil ....................................5-7
Differential gear oil...........................5-7
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Accelerator pedal ............................ 5-8
Seat belts ........................................ 5-8
Steering........................................... 5-8
Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-8
Lights............................................... 5-9
Switches.......................................... 5-9
Control cables ................................. 5-9
Tires ................................................ 5-9
OPERATION..................................... 6-1
Engine break-in............................... 6-1
Starting the engine.......................... 6-2
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving............................... 6-4
On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch and differential gear lock
switch ............................................ 6-6
Parking ............................................ 6-8
Loading ........................................... 6-9
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE....... 7-1
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE................. 7-1
Driver requirements ........................ 7-3
Passenger requirements .................7-4
Occupant protection system............ 7-4
Protective structure.......................... 7-6
Seat belts......................................... 7-6
Doors ............................................... 7-9
Passenger handholds...................... 7-9
Seat and hip restraints ..................7-10
Floorboard .....................................7-11
Steering wheel...............................7-11
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR
VEHICLE .....................................7-12
Personal protective equipment......7-12
Practice for new Rhino users ........7-13
Getting ready to ride......................7-14
Turning...........................................7-15
Accelerating...................................7-16
Braking...........................................7-16
Engine braking...............................7-16
Leaving the vehicle........................7-17
Parking on a flat area ....................7-17
Parking on a slope.........................7-17
Loading..........................................7-18
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Operation on different surfaces
and terrains.................................. 7-18
Hills................................................ 7-19
Uphill.............................................. 7-20
Downhill ......................................... 7-21
Rough terrain................................. 7-22
Pavement ...................................... 7-22
Water ............................................. 7-22
Loose terrain/slippery terrain......... 7-23
Brush or wooded areas ................. 7-24
Encountering obstacles................. 7-24
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT.................................. 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit............ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system................ 8-4
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................. 8-5
Hood ................................................ 8-7
Console ........................................... 8-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 8-10
Final gear oil .................................. 8-16
Differential gear oil.........................8-19
Coolant...........................................8-21
Axle boots ......................................8-23
Spark plug inspection ....................8-24
Cleaning the air filter element........8-26
Drive select lever box check
hose .............................................8-31
V-belt cooling duct check hose......8-32
V-belt case drain plug ....................8-32
Cleaning the spark arrester ...........8-33
Valve clearance .............................8-34
Brakes............................................8-34
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .............................................8-34
Checking the parking brake
pads .............................................8-35
Checking the brake fluid level........8-36
Brake fluid replacement.................8-37
Checking the brake pedal..............8-37
Parking brake lever free play
adjustment ...................................8-38
Brake light switch adjustment ........8-39
Cable inspection and lubrication....8-40
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Brake pedal and accelerator
pedal lubrication.......................... 8-41
Rear knuckle upper and lower
pivot lubrication ........................... 8-41
Steering shaft lubrication .............. 8-43
Wheel removal .............................. 8-43
Tire replacement ........................... 8-44
Wheel installation.......................... 8-45
Battery........................................... 8-46
Jump-starting ................................ 8-50
Fuse replacement ......................... 8-52
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 8-54
Headlight beam adjustment .......... 8-57
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement ................................ 8-57
Troubleshooting ............................ 8-59
Troubleshooting charts ................. 8-61
CLEANING AND STORAGE............ 9-1
A. Cleaning...................................... 9-1
B. Storage ....................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS.......................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ........11-1
Identification number records........11-1
YAMAHA SIDE BY SIDE
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
WARRANTY POLICY .................11-4
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1- LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS
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Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe
and proper operation of your vehicle.
Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a re-
placement label is available from your Yamaha dealer.
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Any part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
crushed by the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the vehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on
the floorboards,
and keep your
hands on the
steering wheel.
Donottrytostopa
vehicle tipover
using your arm or
leg.
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WARNING
!
Any part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
crushed by the
cage/frame.
If you think or feel
that the vehicle
may tip or roll,
brace your feet on
the floorboards,
and keep your
hands on the
handholds.
Donottrytostopa
vehicle tipover
using your arm or
leg.
5B4-K7762-00
WARNING
!
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YAMAHA 5UG-F151J-00
MAX 7.3 INCH
(185MM)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a responsible owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of your Rhino.
While understanding all parts of this manual are important for vehicle ownership, be sure to read
this chapter and the instructions in Chapter 7 before operating the Rhino. Also use these two
chapters and the labels on the vehicle to instruct new operators and passengers. Do not allow
anyone else to operate your vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are unsure that he/she is willing
and able to follow these instructions.
Get to know your vehicle
This off-road vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from cars, ATVs, go-carts, golf-cars and
grounds-keeping vehicles. Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident and to re-
duce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
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