2013 YAMAHA RHINO 700 Owners Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
EVU00070Be a responsible owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of your Rhino. While
understanding all parts of this manual are important for vehicle ownership, be sure to read this
chapter and the instructions in Chapter 7 before operating the Rhino. Also use these two chapters
and the labels on the vehicle to instruct new operators and passengers. Do not allow anyone else
to operate your vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are unsure that he/she is willing and able to
follow these instructions.
Get to know your vehicle
This off-road vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from cars, ATVs, go-carts, golf-cars and
grounds-keeping vehicles. Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident and to re-
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Prepare yourself and your passenger:
This vehicle is intended for use only by an operator 16 or older with a valid motor vehicle li-cense. Check country laws for minimum age requirements.
This vehicle is designed to carry the driver and one passenger. Never carry passengers in the cargo bed.
Both driver and passenger shoul d wear seat belts properly.
Both driver and passenger must be able to put both feet flat on the floorboard while seated upright with their backs against the backrests. Passenger must be able to reach and hold
the handholds within the cage/frame.
Both driver and passenger should wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. Both driver and passenger should also wear eye protection (goggles or a face shield),
gloves, over-the-ankle boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
Do not drive or ride as passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
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Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operat-
ing condition. Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an ac-
cident or equipment damage. See pages 5-1–5-2 for a list of pre-operation checks.
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. Re- fer 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 pos-
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Keep your body completely inside the vehicle at all times. Keep both hands on the steering
wheel. Be sure the passenger is seated, belted, and holding onto the handholds. Close doors
before driving. Any part of your body (arms, legs, and head) outside the vehicle can be struck
by objects your vehicle is passing or crushed by the vehicle cage/frame in a rollover accident.
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Watch for branches, brush, or other hazards that could enter the vehicle.
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Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving, even on flat, open areas, can cause loss of control,
including rollovers. The Rhino has higher gr ound clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and, as a result, can overturn in situations where some other vehicles may not.
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Avoid rollovers:
Use care when turning:
Turning the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in a rollover.
Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or back-wheel sliding, and never do donuts.
Slow down before entering a turn and avoid hard braking in a turn.
When making tight turns from a stop or at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard accelera-
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Drive straight up and down inclines, not across them. If crossing a hill is unavoidable, drive slowly and turn downhill immediately if you feel the vehicle may tip.
Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually and go slowly if you must drive on pavement. This ve- hicle is designed for off-road use only.
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