Basic Guide For Safe Use; Know Your Vehicle - Yamaha VIKING 2015 Owner's Manual

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BASIC GUIDE FOR SAFE USE

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As a Viking owner you are responsible for the
safe and proper operation of this vehicle.
Read this chapter and review the safety in-
structions in Chapter 2 before operating the
vehicle. Use these chapters and the labels on
the vehicle to instruct new operators and pas-
sengers. Do not allow anyone else to operate
the vehicle or ride as a passenger if you are
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unsure that he/she is willing and able to follow
these instructions.
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WARNING
Follow these instructions to reduce your
risk of an accident and to reduce the risk
of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

This off-road vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from cars, ATVs, go-carts, golf-cars
and grounds-keeping vehicles. The Viking has
higher ground clearance and other features to
handle rugged terrain, and, as a result, can
overturn in situations where some vehicles
may not. This would include vehicles made
primarily for pavement, roads, improved
paths, or grounds-keeping. If you do not use
care in maneuvering the Viking, you can cause
it to roll over even on flat, open areas.
Doing things with a Viking that some people
do for thrills in other vehicles (such as side-
ways sliding, skidding, fishtailing, or donuts)
have led to side rollovers. These rollovers can
result in crushed limbs and other serious inju-
ries or death to drivers or passengers.
As the owner/operator, it is your responsibility
to protect yourself and your passengers from
accidents, including rollovers. The Viking has
many features, including a protective struc-
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