User manual YAMAHA VMAX 600 XTR-1998

[. . . ] Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Golf-Car Company is expressly prohibited. P/N LIT-19626-01-18 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: 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 vehicle occupants, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the utility vehicle. This message describes special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the utility vehicle. [. . . ] Lights Check the headlights and taillights to make sure they are working properly. Replace or have a Yamaha dealer replace if necessary. Switches Check the operation of all switches. If the switches do not operate properly, have a Yamaha dealer repair the switches. 5-5 Tires Checking the tire pressure Use a tire pressure gauge to measure the tire pressure. NOTE: Measure the tire pressure twice and use the second reading. Dust or dirt in the gauge could cause the first reading to be incorrect. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle with improper tires, or with improper or uneven tire pressure. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Use of improper tires on this vehicle, or operation of this vehicle with improper or uneven tire pressure, may cause loss of control, increasing your risk of accident. The tires listed below have been approved by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model. Other tire combinations are not recommended. Use the same brand of tires on all four wheels. Manufacturer Front Rear Kenda or Maxxis Kenda or Maxxis Size 18 × 8. 5-8 / 4 PLY 18 × 8. 5-8 / 6 PLY 2. The tires should be set to the recommended pressure: G Recommended tire pressure Front 150 kPa (1. 53 kgf/cm2, 21 psi) Rear 207 kPa (2. 11 kgf/cm2, 30 psi) Check and adjust tire pressures when the tires are cold. Tire pressures must be equal on both sides. Use extra caution when driving a vehicle with accessories. The vehicle may handle differently than it does without accessories. 6-3 EBU09600 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle with improper modifications. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Improper installation of accessories or modification of this vehicle may cause changes in handling which in some situations could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never modify this vehicle through improper installation or use of accessories. All parts and accessories added to this vehicle should be genuine Yamaha or equivalent components designed for use on this vehicle and should be installed and used according to instructions. If you have questions, consult an authorized Yamaha Golf Car Dealer. Loading Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and handling of a vehicle. You must use common sense and good judgment when carrying cargo or towing a trailer. Keep the following points in mind: G Never exceed the weight limits shown. MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT G Maximum cargo bed load: 363 kg (800 lb) G Tow hitch Tow weight (Including driver, passenger, vehicle cargo and trailer and trailer cargo): 590 kg (1300 lb) Tongue weight: 68 kg (150 lb) 6-4 G G G Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight. You can measure tongue weight with a bathroom scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. [. . . ] Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the ground. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque. Wheel nut torque: 88 Nm (8. 8 m·kgf, 64 ft·lbf) 1. Tapered nut 8-14 Brake adjustment The brakes on your utility vehicle are selfadjusting. [. . . ]