User manual YAMAHA VENTURE 600-1998

[. . . ] It also includes basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your vehicle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. WARNING _ Please read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Do not attempt to operate this vehicle until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operating features. Regular inspections and careful maintenance, along with good operating techniques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this vehicle. _ EVU00021 1- IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. [. . . ] Put the tongue of the loaded trailer on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Adjust the load in the trailer, if necessary, to reduce the weight on hitch. If you are carrying cargo and towing a trailer, include the tongue weight in the maximum vehicle load limit. Load cargo in the cargo bed as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and tie it down using the cargo hooks equipped on the cargo bed. Make sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A shifting load can cause an accident. G G G G G Make sure the load does not interfere with controls or your ability to see where you are going. 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 not to exceed low range whenever you are carrying heavier loads or when towing a trailer. Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow speeds. Added weight affects the stability and handling of the vehicle. 6-12 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Overloading this vehicle or carrying or towing cargo improperly. Always follow the instructions in your Owner's Manual for carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. The driver and passenger must always wear a seat belt and an approved motorcycle helmet. Also wear eye protection and protective clothing, including over-the-ankle boots, gloves, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times. 7-3 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Operating this vehicle without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operating without an approved motorcycle helmet increases your chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident. Operating without eye protection can result in an accident and increases your chances of a severe injury in the event of an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You should also wear: eye protection (goggles or face shield) gloves boots long-sleeved shirt or jacket long pants 7-4 LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE 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 control of the accelerator pedal, brakes, steering, and drive select lever. Drive first at slow speed and become comfortable at that speed before gradually increasing your speed. 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. Take the time to learn basic operation before attempting more difficult maneuvers. Perform the Pre-Operation Checks on pages 5-1­5-11. Set the parking brake, shift to neutral, and follow the instructions on page 6-1 to start the engine. [. . . ] The chart below is printed only as a reminder to you that the maintenance work is required. It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work. MAINTENANCE INTERVAL month 1 3 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 km (mi) 320 (200) 1, 200 (750) 2, 400 (1, 500) 4, 800 (3, 000) 7, 200 (4, 500) 9, 600 (6, 000) 12, 000 (7, 500) 14, 400 (9, 000) hours 20 75 150 300 450 600 750 900 DATE OF SERVICE MILEAGE SERVICING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS REMARKS 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16, 800 (10, 500) 1, 050 19, 200 (12, 000) 1, 200 21, 600 (13, 500) 1, 350 24, 000 (15, 000) 1, 500 12-1 EVU01081 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U. S. A. SIDE × SIDE VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U. S. A. hereby warrants that new Yamaha Side × Side vehicles purchased from an authorized Yamaha Side × Side Vehicle dealer in the continental United States will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of time stated herein, subject to certain stated limitations. [. . . ]