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EVU00170 EVU01161 Neutral indicator light "N" This indicator light comes on when the drive select lever is in the "N" position. EVU00161 Reverse indicator light "R" This indicator light comes on when the drive select lever is in the "R" reverse position. Furthermore, this indicator light flashes when the engine is being raced for 10 seconds or more. If the indicator light flashes under any other circumstances or the speedometer does not show the speed while riding, have a Yamaha dealer check the speed sensor circuit. EVU00210 On-Command four-wheel-drive/differential gear lock indicator " "/" " The On-Command four-wheel-drive indicator " " comes on when the On-Command fourwheel-drive switch is set to the "4WD" position. DIFF. LOCK The On-Command differential gear lock indicator " " in the On-Command four-wheeldrive indicator also comes on when the OnCommand differential gear lock switch is set to the "LOCK" position. DIFF. LOCK G G Parking brake indicator light "P" This indicator light comes on when the parking brake is applied. Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the differential gear case, the four-wheel-drive indicator may not come on until the vehicle starts moving. When the On-Command differential gear lock switch is set to "LOCK", the indicator " " will flash until the differential gear is locked. DIFF. LOCK 4-6

Section	Page
RHINO 450 INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION YXR45FX OWNER'S MANUAL	1
INTRODUCTION	3
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION	4
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT USE	5
CONTENTS	6
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS	10
SAFETY INFORMATION	16
DESCRIPTION	26
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS	28
Main switch	28
Indicator and warning lights	29
Indicator and warning lights (Special Edition models)	32
Multi-function meter unit (Special Edition models)	34
Switches	37
Accelerator pedal	39
Brake pedal	39
Parking brake lever	40
Drive select lever	41
Fuel tank cap	41
Fuel level check window	42
Starter (choke)	42
Doors	43
Seats	43
Seat belts	44
Glove compartment	45
Cargo bed	45
Opening and closing the tailgate	46
Lifting and lowering the cargo bed	46
Front and rear shock absorber adjustment	47
Trailer hitch bracket and receiver	49
Auxiliary DC jack	49
FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS	51
Front and rear brakes	53
Fuel	54
Engine oil	56
Coolant	57
Final gear oil	57
Differential gear oil	57
Accelerator pedal	58
Seat belts	58
Steering	58
Fittings and fasteners	58
Lights	59
Switches	59
Control cables	59
Tires	59
Tire pressure	59
Tire wear limit	61
OPERATION	62
Engine break-in	62
Starting a cold engine	63
Starting a warm engine	66
Warming up	66
Drive select lever operation and reverse driving	67
On-Command four-wheel-drive switch and differential gear lock switch	69
Parking	71
Loading	72
BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE	75
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE	75
Driver requirements	76
Passenger requirements	77
Occupant protection system	78
Protective structure	79
Seat belts	80
Doors	82
Passenger handholds	83
Seat and hip restraints	84
Floorboard	84
Steering wheel	85
LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE	86
Personal protective equipment	86
Practice for new Rhino users	87
Getting ready to ride	88
Turning	88
Accelerating	89
Braking	90
Engine braking	90
Leaving the vehicle	90
Parking on a flat area	91
Parking on a slope	91
Loading	91
Operation on different surfaces and terrains	92
Hills	93
Uphill	93
Downhill	94
Rough terrain	95
Pavement	95
Water	96
Loose terrain/slippery terrain	97
Brush or wooded areas	97
Encountering obstacles	98
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT	99
Owner's manual and tool kit	100
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system	102
General maintenance and lubrication chart	103
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4	104
Brake fluid replacement:	104
Hood	105
Console	107
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge	108
Final gear oil	113
Differential gear oil	115
Coolant	117
Axle boots	118
Spark plug inspection	119
Cleaning the air filter elements	122
Drive select lever box check hose	127
V-belt cooling duct check hoses	127
V-belt case drain plug	128
Cleaning the spark arrester	129
Carburetor adjustment	130
Idle speed adjustment	131
Valve clearance	131
Brakes	132
Front brake pad check	132
Checking the brake fluid level	133
Brake fluid replacement	134
Checking the brake pedal	135
Parking brake lever free play adjustment	135
Brake light switch adjustment	137
Cable inspection and lubrication	138
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal lubrication	138
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot lubrication	139
Steering shaft lubrication	139
Wheel removal	140
Tire replacement	140
Wheel installation	141
Battery	143
Battery maintenance	144
Jump-starting	145
Fuse replacement	147
Replacing a headlight bulb	149
Headlight beam adjustment	151
Tail/brake light bulb replacement	152
Troubleshooting	154
Troubleshooting charts	155
CLEANING AND STORAGE	157
A. Cleaning	157
B. Storage	158
SPECIFICATIONS	160
CONSUMER INFORMATION	167
Identification number records	167
Key identification number	168
Vehicle identification number	168
Model label	169
NOISE REGULATION	170
MAINTENANCE RECORD	171
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SIDE × SIDE VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY	172