warning YAMAHA RHINO 660 2006 Owner's Manual

4-59 1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
NOTE:_ A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment. _
WARNING
Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left
and right side to the same setting.
Uneven adjustment can cause poor handling
and loss of stability, which could lead to an ac-
cident.
Standard position: B
A- Minimum (soft)
E- Maximum (hard)
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5
WARNING
Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Own-
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Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
pipe joints or the brake fluid reservoir. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha
dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, in-
spect the brake system. (See pages 8-83–8-91.)
WARNING
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not drive the vehicle if you find any
problem with the brakes or you could lose
braking ability, which could lead to an acci-
dent. If a problem cannot be corrected by the
adjustment procedures provided in this manu-
al, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha
dealer.
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CAUTION:_ Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to internal
engine parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust system. _
WARNING


Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is over-
filled, fuel could spill out due to heat from
the engine or the sun.


Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on
the engine or exhaust pipe which can
cause a fire and severe injury. Wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.


Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed secure-
ly.
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WARNING
Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under
pressure. Always put a thick rag over the cap
when opening. Allow any remaining pressure
to escape before completely removing the cap.
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Tires
WARNING
Use of improper tires on this vehicle, or opera-
tion of this vehicle with improper or uneven
tire pressure, may cause loss of control, in-
creasing your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing corpora-
tion of America for this model. Other tire
combinations are not recommended.ACE-01E2. The tires should be set to the recommend-
ed pressure:

Recommended tire pressure
Front 70 kPa (0.70 kgf/cm
2, 10 psi)
Rear 98 kPa (0.98 kgf/cm2, 14 psi)
Manufacturer Size Type
Front MAXXIS 25
× 8-12NHS M951Y
Rear MAXXIS 25
× 10-12NHS M952Y
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EVU01390
1-OPERATION
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before driving
the vehicle.
WARNING
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls. Loss of control could
cause an accident or injury. If there is a control
or function you do not understand, ask your
Yamaha dealer.
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Starting a cold engine
WARNING
Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the vehicle, which could lead to an ac-
cident or collision.1. Apply the brake.
2. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.NOTE:_

When the drive select lever is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light should
come on. If the neutral indicator light does not
come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the
electric circuit.


The engine can be started in any gear if the
brake is applied. However, it is recommend-
ed to shift into neutral before starting the en-
gine.
_
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5. Connect the negative lead of the jumper ca-
ble to the negative terminal of the charged
battery and the other end of the negative lead
to an unpainted metal surface of the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not connect the negative lead of the jumper
cable to the negative terminal of the battery in
the vehicle.

Be especially careful not to:
touch the positive lead of the jumper
cable to the negative lead.
reverse the polarity of the jumper ca-
bles when connecting to the batteries -
battery explosion and/or serious dam-
age to the electrical system may occur.
_6. Start the engine. (Refer to “Starting a cold en-
gine” on pages 6-3–6-7.)
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WARNING
Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or person behind you, resulting
in serious injury. When you shift into reverse,
make sure there are no obstacles or people be-
hind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
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