2009 Yamaha Motorsports Rhino 450 Auto. 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 82
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Rhino 450 Auto. 4x4 Manual
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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 smooth throttle application. Practice slowing down before 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 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. LOCK). Steering may take more effort in 4WD with the differential locked (DIFF. LOCK). Also practice driving in reverse. Take the time to learn basic operation of the vehicle before attempting more difficult maneuvers.