warning YAMAHA RHINO 700 2008 Owner's Manual

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1-OPERATION
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become fa-
miliar with all controls. If there is a control or func-
tion you do not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls
can lead to loss of control, which could cause
an accident or injury.
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Starting the engine
1. Turn the main switch to “ON”.NOTICE
The coolant temperature warning light and en-
gine trouble warning light should come on,
then go off.
If a warning light does not go off, see pages
4-9–4-11 for the corresponding warning light
circuit check.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral po-
sition.


When the drive select lever is in the neu-
tral 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.
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6-15 1. Drive select lever a. L (Low)
b. H (High) c. N (Neutral)
d. R (Reverse)
1. Sélecteur de marche a. L (gamme basse)
b. H (gamme haute) c. N (point mort)
d. R (marche arrière)
1. Palanca selectora a. L (marcha corta)
b. H (marcha larga) c. N (punto muerto)
d. R (marcha atrás)
Shifting: neutral to reverse
WARNING
Before you shift into reverse, make sure there
are no obstacles or people behind you. When it
is safe to proceed, go slowly. Hitting an obsta-
cle or person could result in serious injury or
death.1. Stop the vehicle. Take your foot off the accel-
erator pedal and check behind you.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa by
moving the drive select lever along the shift
guide.


When in reverse, the reverse indicator
light should be on. Due to the synchroniz-
ing mechanism in the engine, the light
may not come on until the vehicle starts
moving.


If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse in-
dicator light electrical circuit.
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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 box or vehicle label-
ing).


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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Pulling something other than a trailer
Yamaha recommends that loads be transported in
the bed or in a trailer. If you need to move an ob-
ject a short distance use a winch and follow the
winch manufacturer’s instructions.
If you choose to use something other than a winch
use extreme caution, follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions for that product, and only attach to the
hitch or hitch bracket of the Rhino. WARNING! Im-
properly pulling can cause serious injury or
death. Never exceed the Pulling Load limit of
the Rhino. Avoid pulling on inclines.
Pulling objects on the ground can be more hazard-
ous than pulling a trailer. It may be difficult to pre-
dict how the load will affect vehicle operation. That
effect could also change depending upon terrain
or what obstacles might be in the object’s path.
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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 instructions in Chap-
ter 2 before operating the vehicle. Use these chap-
ters and the labels on the vehicle to instruct new
operators and passengers. 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.
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7-11 1. Passenger handhold 2. Seat belt
3. Door
1. Poignée du passager 2. Ceinture de sécurité
3. Portière
1. Asidero del pasajero 2. Cinturón de seguridad
3. Puerta
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3
1. Door
1. Portière
1. Puerta
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Occupant protection system
WARNING
Do not make changes to the occupant protec-
tion 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 responsible for any
such changes to the vehicle.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 occu-
pants in the event of an accident. If these features
are not used properly, they can cause injury.
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1 -PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTPeriodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the safest and most effi-
cient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/opera-
tor. The most important points of vehicle inspec-
tion, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
WARNING
Failure to properly maintain the vehicle or per-
forming maintenance activities incorrectly
may increase your risk of injury or death dur-
ing service or while using the vehicle. If you
are not familiar with vehicle service, have a
Yamaha dealer perform service.
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WARNING
Turn off the engine when performing mainte-
nance unless otherwise specified.

A running engine has moving parts that
can catch on body parts or clothing and
electrical parts that can cause shocks or
fires.


Running the engine while servicing can
lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon
monoxide poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See pages 2-17–2-19 for more infor-
mation about carbon monoxide.
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