2006 YAMAHA RHINO 660 wheel

4-27 1. Differential gear lock switch “LOCK”/“4WD”
2. Select lever
1. Contacteur de blocage du différentiel “LOCK”/“4WD”
2. Sélecteur
1. Selector de bloqueo del diferencial “LOCK”/“4WD”
2. Palanca selectora
Differential gear lock switch “LOCK”/“4WD”
To lock the differential gear in 4WD, stop the vehi-
cle, make sure the On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch is set to “4WD”, move the select lever to po-
sition
b, and then set the switch to “LOCK”. When
the differential gear is locked, the differential gear
lock indicator light (“DIFF.LOCK”) will come on
along with the differential gear lock indicator “”
in the multi-function meter unit display. To release
the differential gear lock, stop the vehicle and set
the switch to “4WD”.
WARNING
Always ride at a slow speed when the vehicle
is in 4WD-LOCK, and allow extra time and dis-
tance for maneuvers.
All wheels turn at the same speed when the dif-
ferential is locked, so it takes more effort to
turn the vehicle. The amount of effort is more
the faster you go. You may lose control and
have an accident if you cannot make a sharp
enough turn for the speed you are traveling.
DIFF.
LOCK
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NOTE:_

When the switch is set to “LOCK”, the differ-
ential gear lock indicator light will flash until
the differential gear is locked.


When the indicator light is flashing, turning
the steering wheel back and forth will help the
differential gear lock to engage.


Riding before the differential gear lock is
properly engaged (e.g., when the indicator
light is flashing) will cause the engine speed
to be limited until engagement is complete.
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EVU01340
1-PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-7–5-9,
8-83–8-91
Parking brakeCheck for proper operation, condition and free play. 8-93–8-95
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11–5-13
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-15, 8-23–8-33
Coolant reservoirCheck coolant level.
Fill with coolant if necessary.5-17–5-19,
8-47–8-49
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-21, 8-35–8-45
Accelerator pedalCheck for proper accelerator pedal operation. 5-23
Seat beltsCheck for proper operation and belt wear. 5-23
SteeringCheck for proper operation. 5-25
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-25
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-25–5-27,
8-119–8-131
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-29–5-35,
8-103–8-105
Axle bootsCheck for damage. 8-51
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EVU01230
Steering
Park on level ground. Turn the steering wheel right
and left. Check for excessive free play, abnormal
noises, or a rough feeling. Have a Yamaha dealer
repair as necessary for proper operation.
EVU00470
Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the vehicle to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
EVU00480
Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake lights to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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EVU01210
Parking
When parking, stop the engine and shift the drive
select lever into the neutral position. Apply the
parking brake to help prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing.
EVU01420
Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the ve-
hicle to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, apply the parking brake, and block the
front and rear wheels with rocks or other ob-
jects.
Do not park the vehicle at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
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1. Bring the vehicle to a stop by applying the
brakes.
2. Stop the engine.
3. With the brakes applied, set the parking
brake.NOTE:Like many other vehicles, the parking brake acts
on the rear wheels. For the parking brake to have
the effect of braking all four wheels, shift to 4WD
before stopping the engine.
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Do not mount an accessory where it could in-
terfere with your ability to control the vehicle.
Examples include (but are not limited to) an ob-
ject that limits your ability to turn the steering
wheel or one that limits your view.


Use extra caution when driving a vehicle with
accessories. The vehicle may handle different-
ly than it does without accessories.
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LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE
You should become familiar with the performance
characteristics of the vehicle in a large, flat area
that is free of obstacles and other vehicles. Prac-
tice control of the accelerator pedal, brakes, steer-
ing, and drive select lever. Drive first at slow speed
and become comfortable at that speed before
gradually increasing your speed. Become familiar
with the way the vehicle feels in low and high rang-
es, first in two-wheel drive (2WD) and then in four-
wheel drive (4WD) and four-wheel drive with the
differential locked (DIFF. LOCK). Also practice
driving in reverse. Take the time to learn basic op-
eration before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
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