2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 Owners Manual

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BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE
As a Rhino owner you are responsible for the
safe and proper operation of this vehicle.
Read this chapter and review the safety in-
structions in Chapter 2 before operating the
vehicle. Use these chapters and the labels on
the vehicle to instruct new operators and pas-
sengers. Do not allow anyone else to operate
the vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are
unsure that he/she is willing and able to follow
these instructions.
WARNING
Follow these instructions to reduce your
risk of an accident and to reduce the risk
of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
This off-road vehicle will handle and maneu-
ver differently from cars, ATVs, go-carts, golf-
cars and grounds-keeping vehicles. The
Rhino has higher ground clearance and other features to handle rugged terrain, and, as a
result, can overturn in situations where some
vehicles may not. This would include vehicles
made primarily for pavement, roads, im-
proved paths, or grounds-keeping. If you do
not use care in maneuvering the Rhino, you
can cause it to roll over even on flat, open ar-
eas.
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Doing things with a Rhino that some people
do for thrills in other vehicles (such as side-
ways sliding, skidding, back-wheel sliding, or
donuts) have led to side rollovers. These roll-
overs can result in crushed limbs and other
serious injuries or death to drivers or passen-
gers.
As the owner/operator, it is your responsibility
to protect yourself and your passenger from
accidents, including rollovers. The Rhino has
many features, including a protective struc-
ture and seat belts, to help protect occupants,
but the best way to avoid injuries is to avoid
accidents. There is a risk of injury or death in
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Driver requirements●
This vehicle is intended for use only by an
operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehi-
cle license. Check country laws for mini-
mum age requirements.
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The driver must be able to place both feet
flat on the floorboard while seated upright
with his/her back against the backrest.
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Do not drive after using drugs or alcohol.
Remove the ignition key when the vehicle is
not in use to prevent unauthorized use of the
machine. Parents:
Many countries have implemented new motor
vehicle licensing requirements for young driv-
ers. These requirements are in response to
the disproportionately high rate of crashes in-
volving youthful drivers. As with automobiles,
to promote safe driving behaviors, you should
supervise younger drivers and consider set-
ting rules and putting limits on how, when, and
where the Rhino can be used.
DRIVER
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Passenger requirements
This vehicle is designed for the operator and
one passenger. Allowing passengers to ride
improperly can lead to serious injury or death.
As the operator, you are responsible for your
passenger.●
Your passenger must be able to place both
feet on the floorboard while seated upright
with his/her back against the backrest.
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Your passenger must be able to reach and
hold the handholds.
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Allow only one passenger in the vehicle
and only in the designated passenger seat.
Do not carry any other passengers. Do not
carry passengers in the cargo bed.
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Do not allow someone to ride as a passen-
ger who has been using drugs or alcohol.
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Do not allow children who need child safety
seats or booster seats in the Rhino. The
seat belt is not designed to restrain auto-
motive child safety seats.Occupant protection system
WARNING
Do not make changes to the occupant pro-
tection system. If you install aftermarket
products or have your vehicle modified,
you may put yourself and others at greater
risk of serious injury or death. You are re-
sponsible for any such changes to the ve-
hicle.1. Seat belt
2. Hip restraint
3. Door
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1. Passenger handhold 2. Hip restraint
3. Door
1. Passenger handhold
The Rhino comes with a variety of features to
help reduce the risk of driver and passenger
injury. These features work together, and
when properly used, these features will help
protect the occupants in the event of an acci-
dent. If these features are not used properly,
they can cause injury.
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Protective structure
The vehicle cage/frame provides a protective
structure that helps limit intrusions by branch-
es or other objects and may reduce your risk
of injury in accidents. The protective structure
will not protect occupants in all rollovers or ac-
cidents.
Body parts outside of vehicle can be struck by
passing objects or crushed during vehicle roll-
over. Do not put your hands or feet outside of
the vehicle for any reason. Do not hold onto
the door, cage/frame or hip restraint. Wear
your seat belt and helmet.
If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or
roll, do not put your hands or feet outside the
vehicle for any reason. You will not be able to
stop the vehicle from tipping over using your
body. Any part of your body (arms, legs, or
head) outside of the vehicle can be crushed
by the vehicle cage/frame.Seat belts
Seat belts should be worn by both driver and
passenger. Driver must be sure that the pas-
senger is belted before driving.
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Be sure the seat belt is not twisted, is
close-fitting across the hips and chest,
and is latched securely.
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Do not wear the lap belt across the abdo-
men or stomach.
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Do not put the shoulder belt behind the
back.
Failure to use seat belts properly may lead to
an increased likelihood and severity of injury.
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An unbelted occupant may strike the interior
of the vehicle, the protective structure, or oth-
er objects in an accident or during operation.
You may also fall completely out or be partial-
ly ejected from the vehicle, which may lead to
being crushed between the ground and the
vehicle. Wearing the seat belt helps you re-
main in the vehicle – the doors and handholds
are not a substitute for using a seat belt.
A crash can damage the restraint systems in
your vehicle. A damaged restraint system
may not properly protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or death in a crash.
To help make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have them in-
spected and any necessary replacements
made as soon as possible.
1. Seat belt (× 2) 2. Latch plate ( × 2)
3. Buckle ( × 2)To wear the seat belt properly, do the follow-
ing:
1. Hold the latch plate as you pull the belt across your lap and chest. Make sure the
belt is not twisted and is not caught on
any portion of the vehicle, your clothing,
or any equipment you are carrying.
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2. If the latch plate is not positioned in thecorrect location along the seat belt,
squeeze the latch plate ends together
along its long edges in order to more eas-
ily adjust its location up or down along the
length of the belt.
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make
sure it is secure.
1. Buckle 2. Latch plate
3. Release button4. Put the lap portion of the belt low on your
hips. Pull up on the shoulder part so the
belt is snug across your hips. Be sure the
seat belt is not caught on the hip restraint
or other object.
5. Position the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. The
shoulder belt should fit against your
chest. If it is loose, pull the belt out all the
way and then let it retract.
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