Loose Terrain/Slippery Terrain; Brush Or Wooded Areas - Yamaha YSR45FX Owner's Manual

Loose terrain/slippery terrain
When driving on slippery terrain, including
wet, muddy, or icy conditions, as well as loose
gravel, be aware that you could begin skid-
ding or sliding. To avoid loss of control, slow
down and put the Rhino in 4WD before driving
on a slippery surface and plan your path to
avoid making abrupt maneuvers.
If you feel the Rhino begin to slide sideways or
fishtail during a turn, steer into the direction of
the slide if possible, to regain directional con-
trol. For example, if you feel the back of the
vehicle start to slide to your right, steer to the
right.
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Brush or wooded areas
When operating in areas with brush or trees,
watch carefully on both sides and above the
vehicle for obstacles such as branches that
the vehicle might hit, causing an accident.
Watch for brush that might enter the vehicle
as you pass and strike you or the passenger.
Never hold onto the cage/frame. The passen-
ger should always hold onto the handholds
with both hands.
The muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain
hot after the engine has stopped. To reduce
the risk of fire during operation or after leaving
the vehicle, do not let brush, grass and other
materials collect under the vehicle, near the
muffler or exhaust pipe, or next to other hot
parts. Check under the vehicle after operating
in areas where combustible materials may
have collected. Do not idle or park the vehicle
in long dry grass or other dry ground cover.