Yamaha YXR70FX User manual

5B4-F8199-10LIT-11626-21-58
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
YXR70FX
OWNER’S MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXR70FX. 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 crafts-
manship 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 state off-highway noise level and spark arrester
laws and regulations.
YXR70FX
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st edition, August 2007
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of
Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
P/N LIT-11626-21-58
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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 ................................... 4-13
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 ...................................4-21
Trailer hitch bracket and
receiver ........................................4-23
Auxiliary DC jack............................4-23
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
Accelerator pedal.............................5-8
Seat belts .........................................5-8
Steering............................................5-8
Fittings and fasteners ......................5-8
Lights................................................5-9
Switches...........................................5-9
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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
Operation on different surfaces
and terrains..................................7-18
Hills ................................................7-19
Uphill..............................................7-20
Downhill .........................................7-21
Rough terrain.................................7-22
Pavement ......................................7-22
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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
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
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Wheel installation.......................... 8-45
Battery........................................... 8-46
Battery maintenance..................... 8-47
Jump-starting ................................ 8-48
Fuse replacement ......................... 8-51
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 8-53
Headlight beam adjustment .......... 8-55
Tail/brake light bulb
replacement ................................ 8-56
Troubleshooting ............................ 8-58
Troubleshooting charts ................. 8-59
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
NOISE REGULATION .................. 11-4
MAINTENANCE RECORD........... 11-5
YAMAHA MOTOR
CORPORATION, U.S.A.
SIDE ×SIDE VEHICLE LIMITED
WARRANTY................................11-6
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) ........................................11-7
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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
handholds.
Do not try to stop a
vehicle tipover
using your arm or
leg.
5B4-K7762-00
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
steering wheel.
Do not try to stop a
vehicle tipover
using your arm or
leg.
5B4-K7761-00
WARNING
!
YAMAHA 5B4-K8483-00
Do not rest hands on door or hip restraint
bar. To avoid injury, keep hands completely
inside the vehicle by holding the steering
wheel or handholds.
WARNING
!
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Improper tire pressure or overloading the Rhino may
cause severe injury or death from loss of control or
rollover.
OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE: Set with tires cold.
RECOMMENDED:
FRONT: 70kPa, (.70kgf/cm
2
), 10psi
REAR: 98kPa, (.98kgf/cm
2
), 14psi
MINIMUM: FRONT: 63kPa, (.63kgf/cm
2
), 9psi
REAR: 91kPa, (.91kgf/cm
2
), 13psi
Never set or allow tire pressure to be below the
minimum. Tire may dislodge from rim.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 907 kg (2000 lb)
maximum including vehicle, weight of operator,
passenger, accessories, cargo, and (if applicable)
trailer tongue weight.
YAMAHA 5B4-F1696-00
WARNING
!Keep hands, body, and other
people away from pinch points
when lowering bed. Do not hold
the cage/frame while closing bed.
YAMAHA 5B4-K7764-00
WARNING
!
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YAMAHA 5UG-F151J-00
MAX 7.3 INCH
(185MM)
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YAMAHA 5B4-F1558-00
Head to Toe
Safety Checklist
ü Head Helmet and eye protection.
ü Body Seatbelt and protective clothing.
ü Hands Inside vehicle and holding the
handholds or steering wheel.
ü Feet On floorboard, ready to brace,
and door closed.
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Passenger and driver must be able to
place both feet flat on the floorboard while
seated upright with their backs against the
seat backs.
• Do not drive or ride as passenger after
using drugs or alcohol.
• Do not operate on public roads.
Avoid Rollovers and Crushing Injuries
• Use care when turning:
o Turning the steering wheel too far or too fast
can result in a rollover or loss of control.
o Slow down before entering a turn.
o When making tight turns from a stop or at slow
speeds, avoid sudden or hard acceleration.
o Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or fishtailing,
and never do donuts.
• Drive straight up and down inclines, not across
them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable, drive slowly
and turn downhill immediately if you feel the
vehicle may tip.
• Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go
slowly if you must drive on pavement. This vehicle
is designed for off-road use only.
If you think or feel the Rhino may tip or roll:
• Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly on the
floorboards and keep a firm grip on the steering
wheel or handholds.
• Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason.
Be Qualified and Responsible
• This vehicle is intended for use
only by an operator 16 or older
with a valid motor vehicle license.
Read the Owners Manual
To reduce risk of accidents and injury or death:
Genuine Yamaha Doors and
a Handhold/Strap are
available for free installation
or replacement. Yamaha
recommends these features to
help keep occupants from
sticking arms or legs out of the
vehicle during a rollover.
Contact your dealer or visit
www.yamaha-motor.com/rhino
Be Prepared
• Wear seat belt, motorcycle helmet,
eye protection and protective gear.
• Keep your body completely inside
the vehicle at all times. Keep both
hands on the steering wheel. Be
sure passenger is seated, belted,
and holding onto the handholds.
Abrupt maneuvers or
aggressive driving have
caused rollovers  even on
flat, open areas.
DRIVER
UNDER
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YAMAHA 5B4-F1568-01
WARNING
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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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Before you operate the Rhino
●Prepare yourself and your passenger:
•This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle li-
cense.
•This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger. Never carry passengers in
the cargo bed.
•Both driver and passenger should wear seat belts properly.
•Both driver and passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated
upright with their backs against the seat backs. Passenger must be able to reach and hold
the handholds within the cage/frame.
•Both driver and passenger should wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly.
Both driver and passenger should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield),
gloves, over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
•Do not drive or ride as passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
DRIVER
UNDER
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Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operat-
ing condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or equipment damage. See pages 5-1–5-2 for a list of pre-operation checks.
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. Re-
fer 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 pos-
sible.
•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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While using the Rhino
●Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure passenger is seated, belted, and holding onto the handholds. Close doors be-
fore driving. Any part of your body (arms, legs, and head) outside the vehicle can be struck by
objects your vehicle is passing or crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a rollover accident.
●Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards that could enter the vehicle.
●Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving, even on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The Rhino has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in situations where some other vehicles may not.
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●Avoid rollovers:
•Use care when turning:
•Turning the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in a rollover.
•Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or fishtailing, and never do donuts.
•Slow down before entering a turn and avoid hard braking in a turn.
•When making tight turns from a stop or at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard accelera-
tion.
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