2005 YAMAHA RHINO 660 towing

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WARNING
YAMAHA 5UG-K7764-00
Keep hands, body, other
persons away when closing bed.
Do not operate the vehicle
with bed up.
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WARNING
Severe INJURY or DEATH can result
if you ignore the following:
Maximum Load in Cargo Bed:181kg. (400lb). Never carry passengers in cargo bed. Cargo can affect handling and stability.
Read Owner’s Manual before loading or
towing.
When loading with cargo or towing a
trailer: Reduce speed and allow more
room to stop. Avoid hills and rough
terrain.
Be sure cargo is secured - a loose load
could change handling unexpectedly.
Keep weight in the cargo bed centered,
and as low and far forward as possible.
Top-heavy loads increase the risk of
overturn.
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YAMAHA 5UG-F151K-02Improperly loading a trailer
and failure to use extra care
when pulling trailer can cause
an accident or injury. Never
load more than 50kg (110 lbs)
tongue weight on the towing
bracket. Do not tow more than
550kg (1212 lbs) rolling weight
(trailer plus cargo). Operate
in low-range gears only, allow
for increased braking distance,
and use extreme caution when
operating on inclines. Read
carefully the loading information
and trailer hitch sections in the
owner’s manual.
WARNING
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YAMAHA 5UG-F151J-00
MAX 7.3 INCH
(185MM)
5UG-F1558-00
Turning the off road vehicle in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow
extra time and distance for maneuvers
to avoid loss of control.
WARNING
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4-61 1. Trailer hitch bracket
1. Fixation de l’attelage de remorque
1. Soporte para gancho de remolque
EVU00370
Trailer hitch bracket
This vehicle is equipped with a 5 cm (2 in) receiver
bracket for a standard trailer hitch. Trailer towing
equipment can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer.
(See pages 6-33–6-37 for precaution information.)
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EVU01430
Loading
Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and han-
dling of a vehicle.
You must use common sense and good judgment
when carrying cargo or towing a trailer. Keep the
following points in mind:

Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded vehicle can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, operator, passenger and
accessories, and tongue weight):
398 kg (878 lb)
For Europe: 383 kg (844 lb)


Cargo bed: 181 kg (400 lb)


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer
and cargo): 550 kgf (1,212 lbf)
Tongue weight (vertical weight on
trailer hitch point): 50 kgf (110 lbf)
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Choose a trailer hitch drawbar designed for use
with a 5 cm (2 in) receiver. (See page 4-61 for
more information.)


Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to re-
duce the weight on hitch. If you are carrying
cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue
weight in the maximum vehicle load limit.


Load cargo in the cargo bed as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible and tie it down
using the cargo hooks equipped on the cargo
bed.


Tie down cargo securely in the trailer. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.


Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
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Drive more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it is
good practice not to exceed low range whenev-
er you are carrying heavier loads or when tow-
ing a trailer.


Allow more braking distance. A heavier vehicle
takes longer to stop.


Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the vehicle.WARNING
Never exceed the stated maximum load capac-
ity for this vehicle. Overloading this vehicle or
carrying or towing cargo improperly could
cause changes in vehicle handling which
could lead to an accident.
Cargo should be properly distributed and se-
curely attached. Reduce speed when carrying
cargo or towing a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
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