User manual YAMAHA VMAX 600 SX-1998

[. . . ] Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is expressly prohibited. P/N LIT-19626-11-97 UTILITY i IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: G The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the utility car occupants, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the utility car. NOTE: Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality; therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your utility car and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] å Brake pedal A Y-21 5-3 UTILITY CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE PEDAL A 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press down on the parking brake pedal whenever parking the utility car. å Parking brake pedal NOTE: Release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal. Y-22 CHOKE KNOB Pull and hold out choke knob when starting a cold engine. Release the knob after the engine starts. A CH E OK å Choke knob Y-23 TOW HITCH Use the tow point within the specified weight limits. 1 Tow point 7 8 454 kg (1000 lb) 68 kg (150 lb) Y-110 Tongue weight * Tow weight 9 10 11 WARNING Do not drive the machine over a walking speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) while towing. Otherwise, an accident could result. * Including driver, passenger, vehicle cargo and trailer cargo. UTILITY 5-4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 2 3 4 G Pre-operation checks should be made each time you use your utility car. Get in the habit of performing the following checks in the same way so that they become second nature. WARNING G 5 6 7 8 9 10 Be sure the main switch key is removed before performing the pre-operation checks to prevent accidental starting, and apply the parking brake to keep the car from moving. During the pre-operation checks, avoid touching engine parts or the muffler while they are still hot. PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Before each use check the following: Fuel system Engine oil level Battery Tire condition Steering system Back-up buzzer Pedal operation Body and chassis SEAT 11 A B Open the seat and lift the cargo bed for checking and servicing. å Seat Prop rod Y-115 6-1 UTILITY PRE-OPERATION CHECKS CARGO BED Lift the cargo bed for engine servicing. Pull the bed latch towards the rear with right hand. Lift the cargo bed up until the prop rod latches in place. Y-112 1 2 3 4 WARNING G Y-113 G G Remove the main switch key and apply the parking brake before lifting the cargo bed. Otherwise the vehicle could unexpectedly move. If a pedal does not work properly, consult a Yamaha dealer. 8 9 10 11 Brake Pedal Make sure the brake pedal feels firm when pressed and returns to its original position when released. å Brake pedal A Y-21 UTILITY 6-6 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1 A Parking Brake Pedal Make sure the parking brake pedal locks in place with a positive click, and releases when the accelerator pedal is pressed. å Parking brake pedal 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 A Y-22 NOTE: Release the parking brake by depressing the accelerator pedal. Accelerator Pedal WARNING Before checking operation of the accelerator pedal, be sure the main switch is in the "OFF" position. Make sure the accelerator pedal operates smoothly. å Accelerator pedal Y-20 BODY AND CHASSIS Before each use, visually inspect the utility car body and chassis for damage and/or missing parts. 6-7 UTILITY OPERATION STARTING 1. With the parking brake applied, turn the drive select lever to "F" for forward, or "R" for reverse. 1 2 3 4 5 6 CAUTION Y-18 Do not shift from "F" forward to "R" reverse while the utility car is moving. Turn the main switch to "ON. " WARNING OF F ON Y-16 Do not depress the accelerator pedal when turning on the main switch or the utility car may suddenly start moving. 3. Pull the choke knob out and hold it while starting. Release the choke knob after the engine starts. å Choke knob A E OK CH 7 8 9 10 11 Y-23 NOTE: The choke is not required when the engine is warm. Check that your path is clear in the direction you plan to go, and slowly depress the accelerator pedal. [. . . ] Then tighten the lock nut in place. WARNING Do not overtighten the brake cables. The self adjusters may not operate properly, reducing braking performance. 8-13 Y-63 UTILITY STORAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 G Perform the following preparations when storing your utility car for extended periods of time: NOTE: Turn main switch key to "OFF" position, remove key, and store key in a safe place. DRAINING FUEL WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. G G G G 9 10 11 A G G Do not smoke when refueling and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. Stop engine and allow it to cool for several minutes before refueling. [. . . ]