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2007 Rhino Owner's Manual:
Excerpts on Safety
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In August 2007, Yamaha updated
the user
manual for the Rhino 660 with
new information relating to the vehicle doors.
The following is an excerpt on the safe use
of the Rhino from the manual.
For an entire copy of the updated 2007 Rhino
owner's manual, click
here. |
While using the Rhino |
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Keep your body completely inside
the vehicle at all times. Keep both
hands on the steering wheel. Be sure
passenger is seated, belted, and holding
on to the handholds. Close doors before
driving. Any part of your body (arms,
legs, and head) outside the vehicle
can be struck by objects your vehicle
is passing or crushed by the vehicle
cage/frame in a rollover accident.
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Watch for branches, brush, or other
hazards that could enter the vehicle.
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Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving,
even on flat, open areas, can cause loss
of control, including rollovers. The
Rhino has higher ground clearance and
other features to handle rugged terrain,
and, as a result, can overturn in situations
where some other vehicles may not.
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Avoid Rollovers |
Use care when turning:
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Turning the steering wheel too far
or too fast can result in a rollover.
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Avoid sideways sliding, skidding, or
fishtailing, and never do donuts.
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Slow down before entering a turn and
avoid hard braking in a turn.
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When making tight turns from a stop
or at slow speeds, avoid sudden or hard
acceleration.
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Drive straight up and down inclines,
not across them. If crossing a hill is
unavoidable, drive slowly and turn downhill
immediately if you feel the vehicle may
tip.
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Avoid paved surfaces. Turn gradually
and go slowly if you must drive on pavement.
This vehicle is designed for off-road
use only.
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If you think or feel that
the vehicle may tip or roll, keep your
body completely inside the protective
structure of the vehicle: |
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race yourself by pressing your feet
firmly on the floorboards and keep
a firm grip on the steering wheel or
handholds.
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Do not put your hands or feet outside
of the vehicle for any reason. Your arm
or leg could be crushed.
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Do not try to stop a vehicle tipover
using your arm or leg.
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Do not operate this vehicle
on any public street, road, or highway,
even if dirt or gravel. |
Do not operate the vehicle
in fast-flowing water or water deeper
than 33 cm (13 in). If you must cross
shallow, slow-moving water, choose your
path carefully to avoid sharp drop-offs,
large rocks, or slippery surfaces. Operating
this vehicle through deep or fast-flowing
water can lead to loss of control or
overturn. To reduce your risk of drowning
or other injuries, use care when crossing
through water. |
When loaded with cargo
or towing a trailer: |
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Reduce speed, operate in low gear
only, and allow more room to stop.
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Avoid hills and rough terrain. Use
extreme caution when towing or carrying
a load on inclines.
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Load trailer properly and use extra
care when towing or pulling.
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Do not tow or pull objects
from any part of the vehicle other than
the trailer hitch bracket or winch (if
installed). |
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