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... 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 Switches ...4-5 Accelerator pedal ...4-7 Brake pedal ...4-8 Parking brake lever ...4-8 Drive select lever...4-9 Fuel tank cap...4-9 Fuel level check window ...4-10 Starter (choke)...4-10 Doors ...4-11 Seats ...4-11 5 2 3 4 Seat belts ...4-12 Glove compartment ...4-13 Cargo bed ...4-13 Front and rear shock absorber adjustment ...4-15 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ...4-17 Auxiliary DC jack...4-17 FOR...
... 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 Switches ...4-5 Accelerator pedal ...4-7 Brake pedal ...4-8 Parking brake lever ...4-8 Drive select lever...4-9 Fuel tank cap...4-9 Fuel level check window ...4-10 Starter (choke)...4-10 Doors ...4-11 Seats ...4-11 5 2 3 4 Seat belts ...4-12 Glove compartment ...4-13 Cargo bed ...4-13 Front and rear shock absorber adjustment ...4-15 Trailer hitch bracket and receiver ...4-17 Auxiliary DC jack...4-17 FOR...
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... ...5-9 Tires ...5-9 6 OPERATION...6-1 Engine break-in...6-1 Starting a cold engine ...6-2 Starting a warm engine...6-5 Warming up...6-5 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving...6-6 On-Command four-wheel-drive switch and differential gear lock switch ...6-8 Parking ...6-10 Loading ...6-10 BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE...7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...7-1 Driver requirements ...7-2 Passenger requirements...7-3 Occupant protection system ...7-4 Protective structure ...7-5 Seat belts ...7-6 7 Doors ...7-8 Passenger handholds...7-9 Seat and hip restraints ...7-10 Floorboard ...7-10 Steering wheel...
... ...5-9 Tires ...5-9 6 OPERATION...6-1 Engine break-in...6-1 Starting a cold engine ...6-2 Starting a warm engine...6-5 Warming up...6-5 Drive select lever operation and reverse driving...6-6 On-Command four-wheel-drive switch and differential gear lock switch ...6-8 Parking ...6-10 Loading ...6-10 BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE...7-1 KNOW YOUR VEHICLE...7-1 Driver requirements ...7-2 Passenger requirements...7-3 Occupant protection system ...7-4 Protective structure ...7-5 Seat belts ...7-6 7 Doors ...7-8 Passenger handholds...7-9 Seat and hip restraints ...7-10 Floorboard ...7-10 Steering wheel...
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... maintenance and lubrication chart ...8-5 Hood ...8-7 Console ...8-9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...8-10 Final gear oil ...8-15 Differential gear oil...8-17 Coolant ...8-19 Axle boots...8-20 Spark plug inspection ...8-21 Cleaning the air filter elements...8-24 Drive select lever box check hose ...8-29 V-belt cooling duct check hoses ...8-29 V-belt case drain plug ...8-30 Cleaning the spark arrester ...8-31 Carburetor adjustment ...8-32 Idle speed adjustment...8-33 Valve clearance ...8-33 Brakes...8-34 Front brake pad check ...8-34 Rear brake pad check...8-35 Checking the brake fluid...
... maintenance and lubrication chart ...8-5 Hood ...8-7 Console ...8-9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...8-10 Final gear oil ...8-15 Differential gear oil...8-17 Coolant ...8-19 Axle boots...8-20 Spark plug inspection ...8-21 Cleaning the air filter elements...8-24 Drive select lever box check hose ...8-29 V-belt cooling duct check hoses ...8-29 V-belt case drain plug ...8-30 Cleaning the spark arrester ...8-31 Carburetor adjustment ...8-32 Idle speed adjustment...8-33 Valve clearance ...8-33 Brakes...8-34 Front brake pad check ...8-34 Rear brake pad check...8-35 Checking the brake fluid...
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... Tire replacement ...8-42 Wheel installation ...8-43 Battery ...8-45 Jump-starting ...8-48 Fuse replacement ...8-50 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-52 Headlight beam adjustment ...8-55 Tail/brake light bulb replacement ...8-55 Troubleshooting ...8-57 Troubleshooting charts ...8-59 9 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...
... Tire replacement ...8-42 Wheel installation ...8-43 Battery ...8-45 Jump-starting ...8-48 Fuse replacement ...8-50 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-52 Headlight beam adjustment ...8-55 Tail/brake light bulb replacement ...8-55 Troubleshooting ...8-57 Troubleshooting charts ...8-59 9 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...
Owners Manual
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... or trailer may affect handling and stability: Secure cargo so that it will not shift a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be thrown forward and strike occupants. Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to stop. Turn gradually and go slowly. Avoid hills and rough terrain. Read Owners Manual before loading, towing, or...
... or trailer may affect handling and stability: Secure cargo so that it will not shift a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be thrown forward and strike occupants. Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side to stop. Turn gradually and go slowly. Avoid hills and rough terrain. Read Owners Manual before loading, towing, or...
Owners Manual
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... wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. Before you operate the Rhino G Prepare yourself and your passenger: • This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger. Passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated upright with a valid motor vehicle license. DRIVER UNDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 • This...
... wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. Before you operate the Rhino G Prepare yourself and your passenger: • This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger. Passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated upright with a valid motor vehicle license. DRIVER UNDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 • This...
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Accelerator pedal 37. P Q R ST U V W X The vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [ Z Y H 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 26. On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches 31. Main switch 30. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light 33. Parking brake lever 36. Steering wheel 28. Starter (choke) 29. Brake pedal 3-2 Indicator and warning lights 32. Auxiliary DC jack 34. Light switch 27. Drive select lever 35.
Accelerator pedal 37. P Q R ST U V W X The vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [ Z Y H 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 26. On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches 31. Main switch 30. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light 33. Parking brake lever 36. Steering wheel 28. Starter (choke) 29. Brake pedal 3-2 Indicator and warning lights 32. Auxiliary DC jack 34. Light switch 27. Drive select lever 35.
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...-Command differential gear lock indicator light " " This indicator light comes on when the On-Command differential gear lock switch is set to cool down for about 10 minutes. (See page 8-60.) NOTICE G G The engine may overheat if the vehicle is in the differential gear case, the light may cause damage to specification. EVU00181 On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator light " " This indicator light comes on when the On-Command four-wheel-drive switch...
...-Command differential gear lock indicator light " " This indicator light comes on when the On-Command differential gear lock switch is set to cool down for about 10 minutes. (See page 8-60.) NOTICE G G The engine may overheat if the vehicle is in the differential gear case, the light may cause damage to specification. EVU00181 On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator light " " This indicator light comes on when the On-Command four-wheel-drive switch...
Owners Manual
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... a firm feeling when the brakes are working properly. If there is any brake fluid is incorrect, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Brake operation Check the operation of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir. Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. Apply the brakes firmly for correct brake pedal free play is leaking out of the brakes at slow speed after starting out to see if...
... a firm feeling when the brakes are working properly. If there is any brake fluid is incorrect, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Brake operation Check the operation of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir. Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. Apply the brakes firmly for correct brake pedal free play is leaking out of the brakes at slow speed after starting out to see if...
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... or vehicle performance problems. Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity: 30.0 L (7.93 US gal, 6.60 Imp.gal) Portable gas containers If you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost. Never refill a fuel container in the bed of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. The discharge of this build-up of 91 or higher. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to secure it with the cap...
... or vehicle performance problems. Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity: 30.0 L (7.93 US gal, 6.60 Imp.gal) Portable gas containers If you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost. Never refill a fuel container in the bed of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. The discharge of this build-up of 91 or higher. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to secure it with the cap...
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... in a crash. EVU00450 Accelerator pedal Check to see that could affect operation. Wash off any necessary replacements made as soon as necessary for excessive free play, abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as possible. Turn the steering wheel right and left. Check for proper operation. Take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for proper...
... in a crash. EVU00450 Accelerator pedal Check to see that could affect operation. Wash off any necessary replacements made as soon as necessary for excessive free play, abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as possible. Turn the steering wheel right and left. Check for proper operation. Take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for proper...
Owners Manual
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...-quarter throttle. Starting a cold engine 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. G When the drive select lever is in any abnormality is recommended to inspect the electric circuit. Allow a cooling-off period of five to ten minutes after every hour of the vehicle from time to time. G The engine can rid itself of the temporary build-up of heat. However, it at lower r/min so the engine can...
...-quarter throttle. Starting a cold engine 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. G When the drive select lever is in any abnormality is recommended to inspect the electric circuit. Allow a cooling-off period of five to ten minutes after every hour of the vehicle from time to time. G The engine can rid itself of the temporary build-up of heat. However, it at lower r/min so the engine can...
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... reverse WARNING Before you shift into reverse, make sure there are no obstacles or people behind you . 2. Shifting: neutral to the rear while backing. G When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should be on until the vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. Apply the brake pedal. 3. Hitting an obstacle or person could result in the engine, the light...
... reverse WARNING Before you shift into reverse, make sure there are no obstacles or people behind you . 2. Shifting: neutral to the rear while backing. G When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should be on until the vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. Apply the brake pedal. 3. Hitting an obstacle or person could result in the engine, the light...
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... (200) 20 INITIAL 3 1,200 (750) 75 6 2,400 (1,500) 150 EVERY 6 12 2,400 4,800 (1,500) (3,000) 150 300 ITEM ROUTINE Cooling system Air filter elements (engine and air intake duct) Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge Final gear oil Differential gear oil Front brake* Rear brake* Accelerator pedal* V-belt* Wheels* Wheel bearings* Front and rear suspension* Steering system* Rear upper and lower knuckle pivots* Check coolant leakage. Repair if necessary. Replace (warm engine before draining). Check operation and for wear, cracks, or damage.
... (200) 20 INITIAL 3 1,200 (750) 75 6 2,400 (1,500) 150 EVERY 6 12 2,400 4,800 (1,500) (3,000) 150 300 ITEM ROUTINE Cooling system Air filter elements (engine and air intake duct) Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge Final gear oil Differential gear oil Front brake* Rear brake* Accelerator pedal* V-belt* Wheels* Wheel bearings* Front and rear suspension* Steering system* Rear upper and lower knuckle pivots* Check coolant leakage. Repair if necessary. Replace (warm engine before draining). Check operation and for wear, cracks, or damage.
Owners Manual
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... while holding the brake light switch in direction a. Close the hood. 1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.) 2. To make the brake light come on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. 1. Brake light switch 2. EVU00880 Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated by the brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on later, turn the adjusting...
... while holding the brake light switch in direction a. Close the hood. 1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.) 2. To make the brake light come on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. 1. Brake light switch 2. EVU00880 Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated by the brake pedal, is properly adjusted when the brake light comes on later, turn the adjusting...
Owners Manual
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... amperage. Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse 6. Using an improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system and may lead to a fire. 1. 3. 5. 7. 8. 9. WARNING! Main fuse 2. Battery compartment cover 4. Never use a fuse of the proper fuse. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse (for optional multi-function meter unit) Carburetor warmer fuse 10. Spare main fuse Headlight fuse 4. 3. Spare fuse (×...
... amperage. Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse 6. Using an improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system and may lead to a fire. 1. 3. 5. 7. 8. 9. WARNING! Main fuse 2. Battery compartment cover 4. Never use a fuse of the proper fuse. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse (for optional multi-function meter unit) Carburetor warmer fuse 10. Spare main fuse Headlight fuse 4. 3. Spare fuse (×...
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... a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 6. Cover at the rear of the headlight 8-52 EVU01670 Specified fuses: Main fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Signaling system fuse: Carburetor warmer fuse: Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: Backup fuse: 30.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 3.0 A 10.0 A Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it off. 5. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it as follows. 1. Close the hood. 1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening...
... a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 6. Cover at the rear of the headlight 8-52 EVU01670 Specified fuses: Main fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Signaling system fuse: Carburetor warmer fuse: Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: Backup fuse: 30.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 3.0 A 10.0 A Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it off. 5. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it as follows. 1. Close the hood. 1. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening...
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... performance and extend the useful life of the exhaust pipe to do the job. Before cleaning the vehicle: a. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off the end of many components. 1. WARNING! EVU01030 1- Block off with a paint brush. Apply the brakes several times at slow speeds to the wheel axles. 3. Many expensive repair bills have reduced stopping ability, increasing the chance of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical...
... performance and extend the useful life of the exhaust pipe to do the job. Before cleaning the vehicle: a. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off the end of many components. 1. WARNING! EVU01030 1- Block off with a paint brush. Apply the brakes several times at slow speeds to the wheel axles. 3. Many expensive repair bills have reduced stopping ability, increasing the chance of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical...
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Model Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: Headlight Tail/brake light Indicator lights: Neutral indicator light Reverse indicator light Coolant temperature warning light Parking brake indicator light On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator light On-Command differential gear lock indicator light Helmet/Seat belt indicator light Specified fuses: Main fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Carburetor warmer fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse YXR45FY 12 V 30.0 W/30.0 W × 2 12 V 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2 12 V 1.7 W × 1 12 V 1.7 W × 1 12 ...
Model Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: Headlight Tail/brake light Indicator lights: Neutral indicator light Reverse indicator light Coolant temperature warning light Parking brake indicator light On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator light On-Command differential gear lock indicator light Helmet/Seat belt indicator light Specified fuses: Main fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Carburetor warmer fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse YXR45FY 12 V 30.0 W/30.0 W × 2 12 V 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2 12 V 1.7 W × 1 12 V 1.7 W × 1 12 ...
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... Yamaha Side × Side Vehicle dealer of sale with no mileage limitation. Operate and maintain the Side × Side vehicle as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. Failures other commercial purposes. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from defects in the appropriate Owner's Manual, and 2. Competition or racing use. b. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. Give notice to conform at the time of any failures caused by this warranty...
... Yamaha Side × Side Vehicle dealer of sale with no mileage limitation. Operate and maintain the Side × Side vehicle as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. Failures other commercial purposes. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from defects in the appropriate Owner's Manual, and 2. Competition or racing use. b. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. Give notice to conform at the time of any failures caused by this warranty...