Yamaha YXR7FD, YXR7FSPD, YXR700FAD User Manual

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!

It contains important safety information.

OWNER’S MANUAL

YXR7FD

YXR7FSPD

YXR700FAD

1RB-F8199-7A

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-

ANSI ROHVA1 - 2010

General Manager
RV Engineering Division
Recreational Vehicle Business Unit
Business Development Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.

29 February, 2012

We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,

declare in sole responsibility, that the product

(Make, model)

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Signature

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Date of Issue

to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC

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stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:

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Manufacturer

YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA

1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.

YXR700F (YXR7F) (5Y4AM17W0C0503701–)

(YXR7FSP) (5Y4AM22W0C0500901–)

hicle if it is sold.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXR7FD / YXR7FSPD / YXR700FAD. 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.

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 fea­tures. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating tech­niques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle.

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NOTICE

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SE­RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

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.

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the vehicle or other property.

A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE

● This vehicle is designed and manufactured for use on UNPAVED surfaces only. It is un-

safe to operate this vehicle on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motor­way.

● 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.

YXR7FD / YXR7FSPD / YXR700FAD

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2012 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st edition, March 2012
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

Seat belts .......................................4-19

Glove compartment .......................4-19

LOCATION OF THE WARNING

AND SPECIFICATION LABELS....... 1-1

Cup holders....................................4-20

Cargo bed ......................................4-21

Adjusting the front and rear shock

SAFETY INFORMATION.................. 2-1

absorber assemblies

(YXR7FD/YXR700FAD) ..............4-23

DESCRIPTION ................................. 3-1

Adjusting the front shock absorber

assemblies (YXR7FSPD) ............4-25

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL

FUNCTIONS .....................................4-1

Main switch...................................... 4-1

Indicator lights and warning lights... 4-2

Multi-function meter unit.................. 4-6

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

assemblies (YXR7FSPD) ............4-30

Trailer hitch bracket and

receiver ........................................4-36

Auxiliary DC jack............................4-36

Light switch.................................... 4-12

Horn switch.................................... 4-14

Accelerator pedal .......................... 4-15

Brake pedal ................................... 4-15

Parking brake lever ....................... 4-16

Drive select lever........................... 4-16

Fuel tank cap.................................4-17

Doors .............................................4-17

Seats .............................................4-18

FOR YOUR SAFETY –

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............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

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Seat belts ........................................ 5-7

Steering........................................... 5-8

Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-8

Instruments, lights and switches..... 5-8

Control cables ................................. 5-8

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....................7-10

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...............................7-17

Leaving the vehicle........................7-18

Parking on a flat area ....................7-18

Parking on a slope.........................7-18

Loading..........................................7-19

Operation on different surfaces

and terrains..................................7-19

Hills................................................ 7-20

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Uphill..............................................7-21

Downhill .........................................7-22

Rough terrain.................................7-23

Pavement ...................................... 7-23

Water ............................................. 7-23

Loose terrain/slippery terrain.........7-24

Brush or wooded areas ................. 7-25

Encountering obstacles................. 7-25

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..................................8-15

Differential gear oil......................... 8-18

Coolant ..........................................8-22

Axle boots ......................................8-23

Spark plug inspection ....................8-24

Cleaning the air filter element........8-27

Drive select lever box check

hose .............................................8-32

V-belt cooling duct check hose......8-32

V-belt case drain plug ....................8-33

Cleaning the spark arrester ...........8-33

Valve clearance .............................8-34

Brakes............................................8-35

Checking the front and rear brake

pads .............................................8-35

Checking the parking brake

pads .............................................8-36

Checking the brake fluid level........8-36

Brake fluid replacement.................8-37

Checking the brake pedal..............8-38

Parking brake lever free play

adjustment ...................................8-38

Brake light switch adjustment ........8-40

Cable inspection and lubrication....8-41

Brake pedal and accelerator pedal

lubrication.....................................8-41

Rear knuckle upper and lower

91011

pivot lubrication (left and right).... 8-42

Steering shaft lubrication .............. 8-43

Wheel removal .............................. 8-44

Tire replacement........................... 8-44

Wheel installation.......................... 8-45

Battery........................................... 8-47

Jump-starting ................................ 8-51

Fuse replacement ......................... 8-53

Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 8-55

Headlight beam adjustment.......... 8-58

Tail/brake light bulb

replacement ................................ 8-58

Troubleshooting ............................ 8-60

Troubleshooting charts ................. 8-62

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

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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 re­placement 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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YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
2500 SHINGAI,IWATA,JAPAN

2012

YXR700F

30.0 kW
540 kg

1RB-F155A-10

YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
2500 SHINGAI,IWATA,JAPAN

2012

YXR700F

30.0 kW
548 kg

1RB-F155A-00

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Any part of your
body (arms, legs,
or head) outside of
the vehicle can be
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cage/frame.

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that the vehicle
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the floorboards,
and keep your
hands on the
handholds.

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using your arm or
leg.

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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 re­duce the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.

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Before you operate the Rhino

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● Prepare yourself and your passenger:

• This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle li­cense. Check country laws for minimum age requirements.

• 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 backrests. 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.

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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 operat­ing condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an ac­cident 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 cause the risk
of overturns 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. Re­fer 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 pos­sible.

• 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 the passenger is seated, belted, and holding onto the handholds. Close doors
before 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 rug­ged 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 back-wheel sliding, 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 accelera­tion.

• 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.

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If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or roll, keep your body completely inside the protec­tive structure of the vehicle:

• 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. Your arm or leg could be
crushed.

• Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover using your arm or leg.

● Do not operate this vehicle on any public street, road, or highway, even if dirt or gravel.

● Do not operate the vehicle in fast-flowing water or water deeper than 33 cm (13 in). If you must

cross shallow, slow-moving water, choose your path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs, large
rocks, or slippery surfaces. Operating this vehicle through deep or fast-flowing water can lead
to loss of control or overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning or other injuries, use care when
crossing through water.

● When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer:

• Reduce speed, operate in low gear only, and allow more room to stop.

• Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use extreme caution when towing or carrying a load on in­clines.

• Load trailer properly and use extra care when towing or pulling.

● Do not tow or pull objects from any part of the vehicle other than the trailer hitch bracket or

winch (if installed).

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Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you do not
see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you
can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide
can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symp­toms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDI­CAL TREATMENT.

● Do not run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open win-

dows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels.

● Do not run engine in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as barns, garages, or

carports.

● Do not run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through open-

ings such as windows and doors.

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Genuine Yamaha Accessories

Choosing accessories for your Rhino is an important decision. Genuine Yamaha Accessories,
which are available only from a Yamaha dealer, have been designed, tested, and approved by
Yamaha for use on your Rhino.

Many companies with no connection to Yamaha manufacture parts and accessories or offer other
modifications for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these af­termarket companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neither endorse nor recommend the use
of accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifications not specifically recommended by Yamaha,
even if sold and installed by a Yamaha dealer.

Aftermarket parts, accessories, and modifications

While you may find aftermarket products similar in design and quality to genuine Yamaha Acces­sories, recognize that some aftermarket accessories or modifications are not suitable because of
potential safety hazards to you or others. Installing aftermarket products or having other modifica­tions performed to your Rhino that change any of the vehicle’s design or operation characteristics
can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.

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Aftermarket tires and rims

The tires and rims that came with your Rhino were designed to match the performance capabili­ties and to provide the best combination of handling, braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims, sizes,
and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to pages 8-44–8-46 for tire specifications and
more information on replacing your tires.

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1. Headlights

2. Front shock absorber assembly

3. Brake fluid reservoir

4. Air filter element

5. V-belt case

6. Driver seat

7. Driver seat belt

8. Cargo bed

9. Tail/brake lights

10. Rear shock absorber assembly

11. Cargo bed release levers

12. Spark plug

13. Door

14. Spark arrester

15. Passenger seat belt

16. Sun top (YXR7FSPD)

17. Passenger seat

18. Passenger handholds

19. Engine oil dipstick

20. Battery

21. Fuses

22. Coolant reservoir

23. Radiator cap

24. Oil filter cartridge

25. Fuel tank cap

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26. Light switch

27. Steering wheel

28. Main switch

29. On-Command four-wheel-drive and differential gear lock switches

30. Multi-function meter unit

31. Helmet/Seat belt indicator light

32. Auxiliary DC jack

33. Drive select lever

34. Parking brake lever

35. Accelerator pedal

36. Brake pedal

37. Horn switch

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