2012 YAMAHA RHINO 700 towing

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Prepare your load or trailer
Carrying loads, towing a trailer, or pulling objects
can affect handling, stability, and cause the risk of
overturns or other accidents.
Read Chapter 6 before loading, towing, or
pulling objects.
Do not overload the vehicle or trailer. Refer
to label in cargo bed for cargo bed load limit.
Refer to label next to hitch for tongue weight
and trailer load limits.
Keep weight in the cargo bed centered side
to side, and as low and as far forward as
possible.
Secure cargo so that it will not shift – a loose
load could change handling unexpectedly or
be thrown forward and strike occupants.
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When loaded with cargo or towing a trailer:
Reduce speed, operate in low gear only,
and allow more room to stop.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use extreme
caution when towing or carrying a load on in-
clines.
Load trailer properly and use extra care
when towing or pulling.


Do not tow or pull objects from any part of the
vehicle other than the trailer hitch bracket or
winch (if installed).
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4-79 1. Trailer hitch bracket 2. Receiver
1. Fixation de l’attelage de remorque
2. Support de fixation d’attelage
1. Soporte para gancho de remolque 2. Receptor
2 1
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Capuchon de la prise pour accessoire
1. Tapa de la toma auxiliar de corriente continua
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Trailer hitch bracket and receiver
This vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch bracket
and a 5 cm (2 in) receiver for a standard trailer
hitch. Trailer towing equipment can be obtained at
a Yamaha dealer. (See pages 6-25–6-33 for pre-
caution information.)
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Auxiliary DC jack
The auxiliary DC jack is located at the right side of
the front panel. The auxiliary DC jack can be used
for suitable work lights, radios, etc. The auxiliary
DC jack should only be used when the engine is
running and the headlights are turned off.
1. Set the light switch to “OFF”.
2. Turn the accessory off.
3. Start the engine. (See pages 6-7–6-11.)
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Loading
Take extra precautions when driving with a load or
trailer. Follow these instructions and always use
common sense and good judgment when carrying
cargo or towing a trailer.
Prepare your load or trailer
WARNING
Improper loading or towing can increase the
risk of loss of control, an overturn, or other ac-
cident:

Do not exceed the Maximum Loading Lim-
its for the vehicle (see page 6-29 and vehi-
cle labeling).


Keep weight in the cargo bed centered
side to side, and as low and as far forward
as possible. Top-heavy loads increase the
risk of overturn. Be sure cargo is secured –
a loose load could change handling unex-
pectedly or strike occupants.
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Operating when loaded with cargo or towing a
trailer
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 to
keep the vehicle in low gear whenever you are car-
rying heavier loads or when towing a trailer.
WARNING
Carrying loads or towing a trailer can increase
the risk of loss of control, an overturn, or other
accident. To reduce the risk of an accident:

Reduce speed, operate in low gear only,
and allow more room to stop. A heavier ve-
hicle takes longer to stop.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose ter-
rain carefully. Use extreme caution when
towing or carrying a load on inclines.


Turn gradually and go slowly.
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