2007 YAMAHA RHINO 660 Engine oul

6-5 a. Starter (choke) 1. Fully open
2. Half open 3. Closed
a. Starter (enrichisseur) 1. Ouverture maximale
2. Ouverture moyenne 3. Fermé
a. Estárter (estrangulador) 1. Completamente abierto
2. Medio abierto 3. Cerrado
3. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position 1 : Cold engine start-
ambient temperature below 5°C
(40°F).
Position 2 : Cold engine start-
ambient temperature at 0°C
(30°F)–30 °C (90 °F) and warming
up position.
Position 3 : Cold engine start-
ambient temperature above 25°C
(80°F) and warm engine start posi-
tion.
4. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, start
the engine by turning the key to “START”.NOTE:_ If the engine fails to start, release the key, and then
try starting again. Wait a few seconds before the
next attempt. Each cranking should be as short as
possible to preserve battery energy. Do not crank
the engine more than 5 seconds on each attempt. _
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5. If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
in position 1, the starter (choke) should be
returned to position 2 to warm up the en-
gine. If the engine is started with the starter
(choke) in position 2, keep the starter
(choke) in this position to warm up the en-
gine.
6. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly and return the starter (choke) to po-
sition 3 before riding.CAUTION:_ See the “Engine break-in” section prior to op-
erating the engine for the first time. _
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6-9 1. Jumper cable positive lead
2. Jumper cable negative lead
1. Câble de démarrage positif 2. Câble de démarrage négatif
1. Cable auxiliar positivo 2. Cable auxiliar negativo
EVU00550
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a cold
engine” section. The starter (choke) should not be
used. Press the accelerator pedal slightly.
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Jump-starting
Jump-starting the vehicle should be avoided. The
battery should be removed and charged instead.
However, if the vehicle must be jump-started, pro-
ceed as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Open the hood. (See pages 8-17–8-19 for
hood opening and closing procedures.)
3. Remove the battery compartment cover.
4. Using a charged 12 V battery, connect the
positive lead of the jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the battery in the vehicle and
the other end of the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal of the charged battery.
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6-17 1. Drive select lever a. L (Low)
b. H (High) c. N (Neutral) d. R (Reverse)
1. Sélecteur de marche a. L (gamme basse)
b. H (gamme haute) c. N (point mort)
d. R (marche arrière)
1. Palanca selectora de marcha a. L (marcha corta)
b. H (marcha larga) c. N (punto muerto)
d. R (marcha atrás)
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse
1. Stop the vehicle. Keep your foot off the accel-
erator pedal.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.NOTE:_

When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse
indicator light electrical circuit.


Due to the synchronizing mechanism in the
engine, the light may not come on until the
vehicle starts moving.
_ 4. Check behind for people or obstacles, then
release the brake pedal.
5. Press the accelerator pedal gradually and
continue to watch to the rear while backing.
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EVU00590
Engine break-in
There is never a more important period in the life of
your vehicle than the period between zero and 20
hours.
For this reason, we ask that you carefully read the
following material. Because the engine is brand
new, you must not put an excessive load on it for
the first several hours of running. During the first
20 hours, the various parts in the engine wear and
polish themselves to the correct operating clear-
ances.
During this period, prolonged full throttle operation
or any condition which might result in excessive
engine heating must be avoided. However, mo-
mentary (2–3 seconds maximum) full throttle oper-
ation under load does not harm the engine.
Each full throttle acceleration sequence should be
followed with a substantial rest period for the en-
gine by cruising at lower r/min so the engine can
rid itself of the temporary build up of heat. If any
abnormality is noticed during this period, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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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.
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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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CAUTION:_ Do not shift from low to high or vice versa with-
out coming to a complete stop and waiting for
the engine to return to normal idle speed. Dam-
age to the engine or drive train may occur. _TURNING YOUR VEHICLE
The vehicle is easier to steer in two-wheel drive
(2WD) than four-wheel drive (4WD). Steering
takes the most effort in 4WD with the differential
locked (DIFF. LOCK).
It is possible for the vehicle to roll over or go out of
control if you attempt sharp, high-speed turns. You
should also be careful making sharp turns on
rough terrain. Do not attempt to turn around or
make abrupt maneuvers on slopes.
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If you start to lose traction or momentum when
climbing, and you decide you will be unable to con-
tinue, use the brakes to come to a stop. Do not at-
tempt to turn the vehicle around. With your foot on
the brake, look behind you and plan your descent.
Shift the drive select lever in reverse so you can
use the engine brake if necessary to slow your de-
scent. Release the brake and begin to coast down
the hill. Use engine braking as much as possible,
gently applying the brakes when necessary.
GOING DOWNHILL
Check the terrain carefully before going down a
hill. When possible, choose a path that lets you
drive your vehicle straight downhill. Avoid sharp
angles that could allow the vehicle to pitch or roll
over. Carefully choose your path and drive no fast-
er than you will be able to react to obstacles that
may appear.
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