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... production of its controls and operating features. This manual will provide you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of the Yamaha YXR7FB / YXR7FHB / YXR7FSPB. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your purchase of this vehicle. WARNING Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of fine sporting, touring, and...
... production of its controls and operating features. This manual will provide you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of the Yamaha YXR7FB / YXR7FHB / YXR7FSPB. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your purchase of this vehicle. WARNING Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of fine sporting, touring, and...
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... ...5-1 Front and rear brakes ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Engine oil ...5-6 Coolant...5-6 Final gear oil ...5-7 Differential gear oil ...5-7 Accelerator pedal...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 lights and warning lights ...4-2 Multi-function meter unit...4-6 Light switch...4-12 Accelerator pedal ...4-14 Brake pedal ...4-14 Parking brake lever ...4-15 Drive select lever...4-15 Fuel tank cap...4-16 Doors ...4-16 Seats ...4-17 Seat belts...4-18...
... ...5-1 Front and rear brakes ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Engine oil ...5-6 Coolant...5-6 Final gear oil ...5-7 Differential gear oil ...5-7 Accelerator pedal...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 lights and warning lights ...4-2 Multi-function meter unit...4-6 Light switch...4-12 Accelerator pedal ...4-14 Brake pedal ...4-14 Parking brake lever ...4-15 Drive select lever...4-15 Fuel tank cap...4-16 Doors ...4-16 Seats ...4-17 Seat belts...4-18...
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...-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 7 Protective structure...7-6 Seat belts...7-6 Doors ...7-9 Passenger handholds...7-10 Seat and hip restraints ...7-11 Floorboard ...7-11 Steering wheel...7-12 LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE...7-13 Personal protective equipment...7-13 Practice for new Rhino users ...7-14 Getting ready to ride ...7-15 Turning...7-15 Accelerating...7-16 Braking...7-17 Engine braking...
...-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 7 Protective structure...7-6 Seat belts...7-6 Doors ...7-9 Passenger handholds...7-10 Seat and hip restraints ...7-11 Floorboard ...7-11 Steering wheel...7-12 LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE...7-13 Personal protective equipment...7-13 Practice for new Rhino users ...7-14 Getting ready to ride ...7-15 Turning...7-15 Accelerating...7-16 Braking...7-17 Engine braking...
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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 ...8-15 Differential gear oil...8-18 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 ...8-15 Differential gear oil...8-18 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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...Tire replacement ...8-44 Wheel installation ...8-45 Battery ...8-46 Jump-starting ...8-51 Fuse replacement ...8-53 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-55 Headlight beam adjustment ...8-57 Tail/brake light bulb replacement ...8-58 Troubleshooting ...8-60 Troubleshooting charts ...8-61 9 CLEANING AND STORAGE...9-1 A. Cleaning...9-1 B. Storage ...9-2 SPECIFICATIONS...10-1 11 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 ...8-44 Wheel installation ...8-45 Battery ...8-46 Jump-starting ...8-51 Fuse replacement ...8-53 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-55 Headlight beam adjustment ...8-57 Tail/brake light bulb replacement ...8-58 Troubleshooting ...8-60 Troubleshooting charts ...8-61 9 CLEANING AND STORAGE...9-1 A. Cleaning...9-1 B. Storage ...9-2 SPECIFICATIONS...10-1 11 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...
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... 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. Before you operate the Rhino G Prepare yourself and your passenger: • This vehicle is designed to reach and hold the handholds within the cage/frame. • Both driver and passenger...
... 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. Before you operate the Rhino G Prepare yourself and your passenger: • This vehicle is designed to reach and hold the handholds within the cage/frame. • Both driver and passenger...
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P Q RS T U V W 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 X H 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 26. On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches 30. Parking brake lever 35. Accelerator pedal 36. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light 32. Steering wheel 28. Multi-function meter unit 31. Auxiliary DC jack 33. Main switch 29. Brake pedal 3-2 Light switch 27. Drive select lever 34.
P Q RS T U V W 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 X H 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 26. On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches 30. Parking brake lever 35. Accelerator pedal 36. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light 32. Steering wheel 28. Multi-function meter unit 31. Auxiliary DC jack 33. Main switch 29. Brake pedal 3-2 Light switch 27. Drive select lever 34.
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The tailgate could collapse if you put heavy cargo or sit on the left or right side of the vehicle, and then slowly lift up the cargo bed until it . Lifting and lowering the cargo bed 1. Cargo bed release lever To lift Push down the cargo bed release lever on it stops. 4-21 NOTICE The tailgate is not designed to hold heavy loads when open.
The tailgate could collapse if you put heavy cargo or sit on the left or right side of the vehicle, and then slowly lift up the cargo bed until it . Lifting and lowering the cargo bed 1. Cargo bed release lever To lift Push down the cargo bed release lever on it stops. 4-21 NOTICE The tailgate is not designed to hold heavy loads when open.
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... brake fluid is no free play , have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake system. (See pages 8-34-8-35, 8-37-8-40.) 5-3 Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. If there is free play in the brake pedal. EVU00390 Front and rear brakes Brake pedal Check that there is leaking out of the pipe joints or the brake fluid...
... brake fluid is no free play , have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake system. (See pages 8-34-8-35, 8-37-8-40.) 5-3 Brake fluid level Check the brake fluid level. If there is free play in the brake pedal. EVU00390 Front and rear brakes Brake pedal Check that there is leaking out of the pipe joints or the brake fluid...
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... other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. Handle gasoline with soap and water. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use a different brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. Because fuel expands when it heats up any spilled fuel immediately. EVU00400 Fuel Make sure there is poisonous and can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. 3.
... other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers. 2. Handle gasoline with soap and water. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use a different brand of gasoline or premium unleaded fuel. Because fuel expands when it heats up any spilled fuel immediately. EVU00400 Fuel Make sure there is poisonous and can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. 3.
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... in cold weather and you begin riding. Correct if necessary. EVU00500 Steering Park on level ground. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as possible. Fittings and fasteners Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and fasteners before you could be unable to the Service Manual for proper operation. Control cables When riding in a crash. WARNING! EVU00470 Tires Check tire pressure regularly to make sure your vehicle. Turn the steering wheel...
... in cold weather and you begin riding. Correct if necessary. EVU00500 Steering Park on level ground. Have a Yamaha dealer repair as possible. Fittings and fasteners Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and fasteners before you could be unable to the Service Manual for proper operation. Control cables When riding in a crash. WARNING! EVU00470 Tires Check tire pressure regularly to make sure your vehicle. Turn the steering wheel...
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... the vehicle from time to inspect the electric circuit. 6-2 Turn the key to "ON". 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NOTICE The coolant temperature warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on . Do not operate it at lower r/min so the engine can rid itself of the temporary build-up of heat. Starting the engine 1. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral position. Allow a cooling-off...
... the vehicle from time to inspect the electric circuit. 6-2 Turn the key to "ON". 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NOTICE The coolant temperature warning light and engine trouble warning light should come on . Do not operate it at lower r/min so the engine can rid itself of the temporary build-up of heat. Starting the engine 1. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral position. Allow a cooling-off...
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... be as short as possible, to preserve battery energy. G TIP For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is applied. Wait at least 5 seconds between each attempt, or starter damage could occur. Each attempt should be started in any gear if the brake pedal is cold! However, it cool. If the engine fails to start the engine by turning the key to "START".
... be as short as possible, to preserve battery energy. G TIP For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is applied. Wait at least 5 seconds between each attempt, or starter damage could occur. Each attempt should be started in any gear if the brake pedal is cold! However, it cool. If the engine fails to start the engine by turning the key to "START".
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... or obstacles, and then release the brake pedal. 6. H (High-range) 5. G When in the engine, the light may not come on until the vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. Shift from neutral to proceed, go slowly. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and continue to watch to inspect the reverse indicator light electrical circuit. 6-5 2 3 4 5 1. Hitting an obstacle...
... or obstacles, and then release the brake pedal. 6. H (High-range) 5. G When in the engine, the light may not come on until the vehicle starts moving the drive select lever along the shift guide. Shift from neutral to proceed, go slowly. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and continue to watch to inspect the reverse indicator light electrical circuit. 6-5 2 3 4 5 1. Hitting an obstacle...
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... seats. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.) 2. To make the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction a. If necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. 1. Tighten the locknut, and then slide the rubber cover to decrease the free play. 9. Reinstall the console. 11. Rubber cover 2. Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated by the brake...
... seats. Open the hood. (See pages 8-7-8-8 for hood opening and closing procedures.) 2. To make the brake light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction a. If necessary, adjust the brake light switch as follows. 1. Tighten the locknut, and then slide the rubber cover to decrease the free play. 9. Reinstall the console. 11. Rubber cover 2. Brake light switch adjustment The brake light switch, which is activated by the brake...
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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. Adjusting nut 3. Close the hood. 8-40 Inspect control cables frequently and replace damaged cables. Lubricate the cable ends. 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. Cables can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged.
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. Adjusting nut 3. Close the hood. 8-40 Inspect control cables frequently and replace damaged cables. Lubricate the cable ends. 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. Cables can result when the outer covering of control cables becomes damaged.
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... 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 6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse "TERMINAL" 7. Close the hood. 8-54 1 2 3 4 567 8 @ 9 0 A 1. Signaling system fuse "SIGNAL" 6. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 7. Fuel injection system spare fuse 2. Main fuse 4. Backup fuse "BACK UP" (for clock) 10. Spare fuse (× 3) 11. Reinstall the battery...
... 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 6. Auxiliary DC jack fuse "TERMINAL" 7. Close the hood. 8-54 1 2 3 4 567 8 @ 9 0 A 1. Signaling system fuse "SIGNAL" 6. If the fuse blows again immediately, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system. 7. Fuel injection system spare fuse 2. Main fuse 4. Backup fuse "BACK UP" (for clock) 10. Spare fuse (× 3) 11. Reinstall the battery...
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... general performance and extend the useful life of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical devices. Before cleaning the vehicle: a. Test the brakes after washing. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed. 2. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off the end of an accident. b. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a garden hose. NOTICE: Excessive water pressure may cause water...
... general performance and extend the useful life of wheel bearings, brakes, transmission seals and electrical devices. Before cleaning the vehicle: a. Test the brakes after washing. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps are properly installed. 2. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off the end of an accident. b. If the engine case is excessively greasy, apply degreaser with a garden hose. NOTICE: Excessive water pressure may cause water...
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...range indicator light: LED Low-range indicator light: LED Differential gear lock indicator light: LED Helmet/Seat belt indicator light: 12 V, 0.7 W × 2 Rear suspension: Type: Double wishbone Spring/shock absorber type: YXR7FSPB Coil spring/gas-oil damper YXR7FHB Coil spring/oil damper YXR7FB Coil spring/oil damper Wheel travel: 185 mm (7.3 in) Electrical system: Ignition system: TCI Charging system: AC magneto Battery: Model: U1L-11 Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 28.0 Ah Fuses: Main fuse: 40.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A Headlight fuse: 15.0 A Headlight: Bulb type: Krypton bulb 10...
...range indicator light: LED Low-range indicator light: LED Differential gear lock indicator light: LED Helmet/Seat belt indicator light: 12 V, 0.7 W × 2 Rear suspension: Type: Double wishbone Spring/shock absorber type: YXR7FSPB Coil spring/gas-oil damper YXR7FHB Coil spring/oil damper YXR7FB Coil spring/oil damper Wheel travel: 185 mm (7.3 in) Electrical system: Ignition system: TCI Charging system: AC magneto Battery: Model: U1L-11 Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 28.0 Ah Fuses: Main fuse: 40.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A Headlight fuse: 15.0 A Headlight: Bulb type: Krypton bulb 10...
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... of proper maintenance. f. g. MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY include those resulting from the factory. c. Failures other commercial purposes. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY under warranty become property of sale with no mileage limitation. Operate and maintain the Side × Side vehicle as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS...
... of proper maintenance. f. g. MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY include those resulting from the factory. c. Failures other commercial purposes. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY under warranty become property of sale with no mileage limitation. Operate and maintain the Side × Side vehicle as spark plugs, oil, oil filter, air filter, and brake pads. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS...