warning YAMAHA RHINO 660 2007 Owner's Manual

4-35 1. Accelerator pedal
1. Pédale d’accélérateur
1. Pedal del acelerador
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Accelerator pedal
Press the accelerator pedal down to increase en-
gine speed. Spring pressure returns the pedal to
the rest position when released. Always check that
the accelerator pedal returns normally before start-
ing the engine.
Before starting the engine, check the accelerator
pedal to be sure it is operating smoothly. Make
sure the accelerator pedal fully returns to the idle
position as soon as it is released.
WARNING
Malfunction of the accelerator pedal could
make it difficult to speed up or slow down
when you need to. This could cause an acci-
dent. Check the operation of the accelerator
pedal before you start the engine. If the accel-
erator pedal does not work smoothly, check
for the cause. Correct the problem before oper-
ating the vehicle or consult a Yamaha dealer.
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4-45 1. Driver seat 2. Passenger seat
3. Seat lock lever (× 2)
1. Siège du conducteur 2. Siège du passager
3. Manette de verrouillage de siège (× 2)
1. Asiento del conductor 2. Asiento del pasajero
3. Palanca de bloqueo del asiento (× 2)
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Seats
To remove a seat, pull its seat lock lever upward,
lift the front of the seat, and then slide the seat for-
ward and up.
To install a seat, insert the projections on the rear
of the seat into the seat holders and push down on
the seat at the front.
WARNING
Make sure the seat is securely latched. If the
seat is loose during operation, the operator
could lose control or the operator or passen-
ger could fall off the vehicle.
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4-49 1. Buckle 2. Release button
1. Boucle 2. Bouton de dégagement
1. Cierre 2. Botón de desbloqueo
3. Put the lap portion of the belt low on your
hips. Push down on the buckle end of the belt
as you pull up on the shoulder part so the belt
is snug across your hips.
4. 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.
5. To release the buckle, firmly press the re-
lease button.
WARNING
Always wear your seat belt when riding in the
vehicle. Be sure the seat belt is close-fitting
across your hips and chest and is latched se-
curely. Wearing the seat belt improperly in-
creases the risk of being killed or seriously
injured in an accident.
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4-55 1. Cargo bed release lever
1. Levier de dégagement de la caisse de chargement
1. Palanca de desbloqueo de la caja de carga
Lifting and lowering the cargo bed
To lift Push down the cargo bed release lever on the left
or right side of the vehicle, and then slowly lift up
the cargo bed until it stops.
To lower Lower the cargo bed slowly to its original position
and be sure it is locked into place.
WARNING
Before opening or closing the bed, be sure oth-
ers are standing away from the vehicle. To
avoid pinching your hands and fingers, keep
them away from the pinch points between the
bed and the frame.
Maximum load limit: 181 kg (400 lb)
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4-57
WARNING
Never exceed the stated maximum load capac-
ity for this vehicle. Overloading the cargo bed
or carrying cargo improperly could cause
changes in vehicle handling which could lead
to an accident. Cargo should be properly dis-
tributed and securely attached. Reduce speed
when carrying cargo. Allow greater distance
for braking.
WARNING
Never carry a passenger in the cargo bed. This
cargo bed is designed to carry cargo only. The
passenger could fall, be thrown out, or be
struck by objects in the cargo bed.
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4-61 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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5-2
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-
er’s Manual. Failure to inspect increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.EE.book Page 2 Friday, August 4, 2006 12:02 PM

5-9
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 8-87–8-95.)
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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5-13
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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5-19
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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