User manual YAMAHA RHINO 660 AUTO. 4X4-2007

[. . . ] It contains important safety information. OWNER'S MANUAL YXR66FW LIT-11626-20-64 5UG-F8199-14 EBU00776 EVU00010 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXR66FW. It represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing vehicles. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this vehicle. [. . . ] Make sure the doors are securely latched before operation. Do not place your arm or hand on the door during operation. Your hand or arm may be struck by objects or crushed against outside objects or the ground during a rollover. Passenger handholds Handholds are provided to grip during operation to maintain proper position and balance. Holding onto the handholds helps to reduce the likelihood that the passenger puts a hand outside the vehicle if the vehicle begins to tip. There are two handholds on the protective structure and two handholds on the passenger's left side, for the right and left hands. The driver should make sure the passenger is holding onto the handholds with both hands before operating the vehicle. 7-9 Seat and hip restraints The seat and hip restraints are designed to help keep you in the vehicle. Do not hold onto hip restraint bar when the vehicle is moving. Your hand or arm may be struck by objects or crushed against outside objects or the ground during a rollover. 7-10 Floorboard The floorboard allows you to brace your feet, which helps you keep your body in the vehicle in the event of an accident or rollover. Keep your feet on the floorboard during operation. Steering wheel Keep both hands on the steering wheel. Do not hold the steering wheel with your thumbs inside the rim. Keep your palms on the outside of the steering wheel. Similar to other offroad vehicles, if the Rhino hits a deep rut or large obstacle, the steering wheel could briefly jerk in one direction or back and forth as the tires and vehicle respond to the obstacle. This quick motion could injure your thumbs or wrist if your thumbs or hand(s) are inside the steering wheel. Grip the steering wheel so that your thumbs will not be hit by the spokes. As an example, see the illustration. 7-11 CORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE Personal protective equipment 1 2 3 INCORRECT GRIP EXAMPLE 4 5 6 1. 7-12 Approved motorcycle helmet Eye protection 3. Long pants Over-the-ankle boots Both driver and passenger should wear the following to reduce risk of injury in an accident: G Approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly G Eye protection (goggles, helmet face shield, or protective eyewear) G Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants An approved helmet and other personal protective equipment can help in a variety of ways, including: G Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of you is outside the vehicle cage/frame protective structure during a rollover. G Help protect you if outside objects intrude inside the vehicle during operation. G Help protect you in the event of vehicle impact with an obstacle. Wear eye protection when operating or riding the vehicle to reduce the risk of a serious accident or injury. Eye protection, such as a face shield or goggles, may reduce the risk of foreign material getting in your eyes and help prevent loss of vision. Practice for new Rhino users You should become familiar with the performance characteristics of the vehicle in a large, flat area that is free of obstacles and other vehicles. Practice controlling the accelerator pedal, brakes, steering, and drive select lever. [. . . ] MODELS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY include those used for non-Yamaha-authorized renting, leasing, or other commercial purposes. DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any authorized Yamaha Side × Side Vehicle dealer will for free of charge, repair or replace, at Yamaha's option, any part adjudged defective by Yamaha due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. Parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the product's warranty period. All parts replaced under warranty become property of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U. S. A. [. . . ]