2007 YAMAHA RHINO 660 warning

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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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6-37

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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WARNING
Always wear your seat belt when riding in the
vehicle. Be sure the seat belt is close-fitting
across your hips and chest and is latched se-
curely. Wearing the seat belt improperly in-
creases the risk of being killed or seriously
injured in an accident.
WARNING
Never carry a passenger in the cargo bed. This
cargo bed is designed to carry cargo only. The
passenger could fall, be thrown out, or be
struck by objects in the cargo bed.The total weight of operator, passenger, accesso-
ries, cargo, trailer tongue weight, and the vehicle
itself must not exceed 907 kg (2,000 lb). (See
“Loading” on pages 6-33–6-37.) Carrying a pas-
senger and cargo can affect vehicle handling.
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WARNING


Never exceed the stated maximum load ca-
pacity for this vehicle.


Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.


Reduce speed when carrying cargo or tow-
ing a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.


Always follow the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual for carrying cargo or tow-
ing a trailer.
The driver and passenger must always wear a
seat belt and an approved motorcycle helmet. Also
wear eye protection and protective clothing, in-
cluding over-the-ankle boots, gloves, a long-
sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. Keep
hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
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7-7 1. Protective clothing 2. Goggles
3. Gloves 4. Boots
5. Helmet
1. Vêtements de protection 2. Lunettes
3. Gants 4. Bottes
5. Casque
1. Ropa protectora 2. Gafas de seguridad
3. Guantes 4. Botas
5. Casco
Always wear an approved helmet that fits properly.
You should also wear:
eye protection
(goggles or face shield)
gloves
boots
long-sleeved shirt or jacket
long pants
WARNING
Never operate this vehicle without wearing an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection
and protective clothing. Operating without an
approved motorcycle helmet increases your
chances of a severe head injury or death in the
event of an accident. Operating without eye
protection can result in an accident and in-
creases your chances of a severe injury in the
event of an accident.
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WARNING


Never operate the vehicle on hills too steep
for it or your abilities. The vehicle can over-
turn more easily on extremely steep hills
than on level surfaces or small hills. Prac-
tice on smaller hills before attempting
large hills.


Do not drive across the face of a hill. Go
straight up the hill.


Never operate vehicles on hills steeper
than 15°.
Before climbing the hill, first be sure you are oper-
ating in low range 4WD or, if necessary, with 4WD
Diff. Lock. To climb a hill, you need traction, mo-
mentum, and steady throttle. Travel fast enough to
keep your momentum going, but not so fast that
you cannot react to changes in the terrain as you
climb. Slow down when you reach the crest of the
hill if you cannot clearly see what is on the other
side – there could be another person, an obstacle,
or a sharp drop off.
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WARNING
Going down a hill improperly could cause loss
of control or cause the vehicle to overturn.

Always check the terrain carefully before
you start down any hill.


Never go down a hill at high speed.


Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to
one side. Go straight down the hill where
possible.
Before starting down hill, make sure the vehicle is
in low-range 4WD. On most slopes, this will let you
use engine braking to help you go downhill slowly.
Go as slowly as possible. If you are starting to go
too fast, apply the brakes gently. Avoid sudden ap-
plication of the brakes, which could cause the ve-
hicle to start sliding.
If you are sliding or skidding, try to steer in the di-
rection the vehicle is sliding to help you regain con-
trol.
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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
If you must cross shallow, slow moving water up to
the depth of the vehicle’s floorboards, choose your
path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs, large rocks,
or slippery surfaces that could cause the vehicle to
overturn. Never operate through water deeper
than 33 cm (13 in) or fast flowing water.
Wet brakes may have reduced effectiveness. After
leaving the water, test your brakes. If necessary,
apply the brakes several times to let friction dry out
the linings.
WARNING
Never operate this vehicle in fast-flowing water
or in water deeper than 33 cm (13 in). This
could result in a loss of control and an acci-
dent, including a overturn, which could in-
crease the risk of drowning. Remember that
wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability.
Test your brakes after leaving water. If neces-
sary, apply them several times to let friction
dry out the linings.
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