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... 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 EVU00050 CONTENTS 1 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 2 3 4 Glove compartment...
... 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 EVU00050 CONTENTS 1 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 2 3 4 Glove compartment...
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... ...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 6 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 7 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...
... ...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 6 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 7 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...
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...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...
...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...
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... ...11-5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. 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 9 CLEANING AND STORAGE...9-1 A. SIDE × SIDE VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...11-6 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE...
... ...11-5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. 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 9 CLEANING AND STORAGE...9-1 A. SIDE × SIDE VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY ...11-6 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE...
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...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 a valid motor vehicle license. DRIVER UNDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 • This vehicle... the seat backs. 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 reach and hold the handholds within the cage/frame. • Both driver and passenger should ...
...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 a valid motor vehicle license. DRIVER UNDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 • This vehicle... the seat backs. 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 reach and hold the handholds within the cage/frame. • Both driver and passenger should ...
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Parking brake lever 34. O P QR S T U V The vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X W G 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 25. Drive select lever 33. Auxiliary DC jack 32. Brake pedal 3-2 On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches 29. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light 31. Main switch 28. Multi-function meter unit 30. Accelerator pedal 35. Steering wheel 27. Light switch 26.
Parking brake lever 34. O P QR S T U V The vehicle you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Y X W G 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 25. Drive select lever 33. Auxiliary DC jack 32. Brake pedal 3-2 On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches 29. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light 31. Main switch 28. Multi-function meter unit 30. Accelerator pedal 35. Steering wheel 27. Light switch 26.
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... page 8-37.) Check the operation of the brakes at slow speed after starting out to see if any leakage, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. Test the brakes at the start of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake system. (See pages 8-34-8-35, 8-37-8-40...
... page 8-37.) Check the operation of the brakes at slow speed after starting out to see if any leakage, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. Test the brakes at the start of the pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake system. (See pages 8-34-8-35, 8-37-8-40...
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... pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. WARNING Gasoline is closed securely. If you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost. 5-4 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are outside the vehicle. If gasoline spills on your clothing, change your skin, wash with care. If gasoline spills on your clothes. Before refueling, turn off the engine and be sure that driver and passenger are...
... pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. WARNING Gasoline is closed securely. If you longer spark plug life and reduced maintenance cost. 5-4 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are outside the vehicle. If gasoline spills on your clothing, change your skin, wash with care. If gasoline spills on your clothes. Before refueling, turn off the engine and be sure that driver and passenger are...
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... to the Service Manual for excessive free play, abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation. Take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the idle position fully when released. It must also lock up when quickly pulled out. Turn the steering wheel right and left. EVU00460 Seat belts Make sure that the seat belts are working properly after a crash, have them...
... to the Service Manual for excessive free play, abnormal noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper operation. Take the vehicle to a Yamaha dealer or refer to the idle position fully when released. It must also lock up when quickly pulled out. Turn the steering wheel right and left. EVU00460 Seat belts Make sure that the seat belts are working properly after a crash, have them...
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Allow a cooling-off period of five to ten minutes after every hour of the vehicle from time to time. Turn the main switch to inspect the electric circuit. 6-2 After break-in the neutral position, the neutral indicator light should come on , then go off . NOTICE The coolant temperature warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on , ask a Yamaha dealer to "ON". If a warning light does not...
Allow a cooling-off period of five to ten minutes after every hour of the vehicle from time to time. Turn the main switch to inspect the electric circuit. 6-2 After break-in the neutral position, the neutral indicator light should come on , then go off . NOTICE The coolant temperature warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on , ask a Yamaha dealer to "ON". If a warning light does not...
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..., or starter damage could occur. Wait a few seconds before starting it is recommended to shift into neutral before the next attempt. Each attempt should be started in any gear if the brake is cold! The engine can be as short as possible, to preserve battery energy. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start , release the key, and then try starting the engine...
..., or starter damage could occur. Wait a few seconds before starting it is recommended to shift into neutral before the next attempt. Each attempt should be started in any gear if the brake is cold! The engine can be as short as possible, to preserve battery energy. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start , release the key, and then try starting the engine...
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...neutral to inspect the reverse indicator light electrical circuit. 6-5 1. G If the light does not come on until the vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. When it is safe to reverse WARNING Before you shift into reverse, ...engine, the light may not come on . Hitting an obstacle or person could result in reverse, the reverse indicator light should be on , ask a Yamaha dealer to reverse or vice versa by moving . Apply the brake pedal. 3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and check behind the vehicle for people or obstacles, and then release the brake...
...neutral to inspect the reverse indicator light electrical circuit. 6-5 1. G If the light does not come on until the vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. When it is safe to reverse WARNING Before you shift into reverse, ...engine, the light may not come on . Hitting an obstacle or person could result in reverse, the reverse indicator light should be on , ask a Yamaha dealer to reverse or vice versa by moving . Apply the brake pedal. 3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and check behind the vehicle for people or obstacles, and then release the brake...
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... rag. 1 1. Dipstick 8-10 To check the engine oil level 1. If the engine was started before each operation. 5B410012 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge Check engine oil level before checking the oil level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently, and then wait at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Check the engine oil level on a level surface. 2. Park the vehicle on a cold engine.
... rag. 1 1. Dipstick 8-10 To check the engine oil level 1. If the engine was started before each operation. 5B410012 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge Check engine oil level before checking the oil level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently, and then wait at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Check the engine oil level on a level surface. 2. Park the vehicle on a cold engine.
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... necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. 1. To make the brake light come on just before braking takes effect. EVU00880 b a 2 1 1. Tighten the locknut. 9. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.) 2. Close the hood. 8-39 Reinstall the seats. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake light switch in direction b to decrease the free play. 8. Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated...
... necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. 1. To make the brake light come on just before braking takes effect. EVU00880 b a 2 1 1. Tighten the locknut. 9. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.) 2. Close the hood. 8-39 Reinstall the seats. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake light switch in direction b to decrease the free play. 8. Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated...
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Inspect control cables frequently and replace damaged cables. Cables can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged. Lubricate the cable ends. Adjusting nut 8-40 If the cables do not operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 1. Brake light switch 2. EVU00890 Cable inspection and lubrication WARNING 1 a 2 b Damaged cables could restrict operation, which may cause an accident or injury. Corrosion can also become frayed or kinked.
Inspect control cables frequently and replace damaged cables. Cables can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged. Lubricate the cable ends. Adjusting nut 8-40 If the cables do not operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease 1. Brake light switch 2. EVU00890 Cable inspection and lubrication WARNING 1 a 2 b Damaged cables could restrict operation, which may cause an accident or injury. Corrosion can also become frayed or kinked.
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Battery compartment cover 5. WARNING! Never use a fuse of the proper fuse. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse "DIFF" 8. Remove the quick fastener screws. 4. Main fuse 4. Headlight fuse "HEAD" 5. Fuel injection system spare fuse 2. Remove the battery compartment cover by lifting it up and pulling it out. 1 2 3 4 567 8 2 @ 1 9 0 A 1. Quick fastener screw (× 2) 2. Using an improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system and may lead to a fire. 8-53 1. Radiator fan fuse "FAN" Always use any material...
Battery compartment cover 5. WARNING! Never use a fuse of the proper fuse. Four-wheel-drive motor fuse "DIFF" 8. Remove the quick fastener screws. 4. Main fuse 4. Headlight fuse "HEAD" 5. Fuel injection system spare fuse 2. Remove the battery compartment cover by lifting it up and pulling it out. 1 2 3 4 567 8 2 @ 1 9 0 A 1. Quick fastener screw (× 2) 2. Using an improper fuse can cause damage to the electrical system and may lead to a fire. 8-53 1. Radiator fan fuse "FAN" Always use any material...
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... the cover at the rear of the headlight by installing the quick fastener screws. 8. Close the hood. 1. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 7. EVU01670 Specified fuses: Main fuse: Fuel injection system fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Signaling system fuse: Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: Radiator fan fuse: Backup fuse: 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A 10.0 A Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it off. 6. Reinstall the battery compartment cover...
... the cover at the rear of the headlight by installing the quick fastener screws. 8. Close the hood. 1. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 7. EVU01670 Specified fuses: Main fuse: Fuel injection system fuse: Headlight fuse: Ignition fuse: Auxiliary DC jack fuse: Signaling system fuse: Four-wheel-drive motor fuse: Radiator fan fuse: Backup fuse: 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A 10.0 A Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it off. 6. Reinstall the battery compartment cover...
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.... Apply the brakes several times at slow speeds to the wheel axles. 3. Use only enough pressure to prevent water entry. b. Many expensive repair bills have reduced stopping ability, increasing the chance of many components. 1. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a garden hose. CLEANING AND STORAGE A. Block off with a paint brush. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly...
.... Apply the brakes several times at slow speeds to the wheel axles. 3. Use only enough pressure to prevent water entry. b. Many expensive repair bills have reduced stopping ability, increasing the chance of many components. 1. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a garden hose. CLEANING AND STORAGE A. Block off with a paint brush. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly...
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Model Specified fuses: Main fuse Fuel injection system fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse Radiator fan fuse YXR7FY/YXR7FDUY/YXR7FSPY/YXR7FHY/YXR7FSEY 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A 10-7
Model Specified fuses: Main fuse Fuel injection system fuse Headlight fuse Ignition fuse Auxiliary DC jack fuse Four-wheel-drive motor fuse Signaling system fuse Backup fuse Radiator fan fuse YXR7FY/YXR7FDUY/YXR7FSPY/YXR7FHY/YXR7FSEY 40.0 A 10.0 A 15.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A 25.0 A 10-7
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... Side × Side vehicle be six (6) months from defects in material or workmanship which would cause it is designed, built, and equipped so as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY include those resulting from the date of the product's warranty period. Competition or racing use. WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer the warranty from the factory. also warrants to the...
... Side × Side vehicle be six (6) months from defects in material or workmanship which would cause it is designed, built, and equipped so as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY include those resulting from the date of the product's warranty period. Competition or racing use. WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer the warranty from the factory. also warrants to the...