User manual YAMAHA RHINO 700 FI AUTO. 4X4 SPORT EDITION-2008

[. . . ] It contains important safety information. OWNER'S MANUAL YXR70FX LIT-11626-21-58 5B4-F8199-10 EBU00776 EVU00010 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YXR70FX. 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. [. . . ] 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. Drive at slow speeds with gradual acceleration and turning. Practice maintaining a steady throttle through the turn. Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of your vehicle. Remember, driving aggressively or making abrupt maneuvers even on flat, open areas can cause side rollovers. 7-13 Getting ready to ride Perform the Pre-Operation Checks on pages 5-1­5-11. Follow the instructions starting on pages 6-2­6-3 to start the engine. Become familiar with the way the vehicle feels in low and high ranges, first in two-wheel drive (2WD) and then in four-wheel drive (4WD) and four-wheel drive with the differential locked (DIFF. Steering may take more effort in 4WD with the differential locked (DIFF. Take the time to learn basic operation of the vehicle before attempting more difficult maneuvers. 7-14 Turning Use care in turns ­ turning the steering wheel too far or too fast can result in loss of control or a rollover. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]