Practice For New Rhino Users - Yamaha YXR70FX Owner's Manual

Both driver and passenger should wear the
following to reduce risk of injury in an acci-
dent:
Approved motorcycle helmet that fits prop-
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erly
Eye protection (goggles, helmet face
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shield, or protective eyewear)
Over-the-ankle boots, gloves, long-sleeved
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shirt or jacket, and long pants
An approved helmet and other personal pro-
tective equipment can help in a variety of
ways, including:
G Reduce the severity of injuries if any part of
you is outside the vehicle cage/frame pro-
tective structure during a rollover.
Help protect you if outside objects intrude
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inside the vehicle during operation.
Help protect you in the event of vehicle im-
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pact with an obstacle.
Wear eye protection when operating or riding
the vehicle to reduce the risk of a serious ac-
cident or injury. Eye protection, such as a face
shield or goggles, may reduce the risk of for-
eign material getting in your eyes and help
prevent loss of vision.

Practice for new Rhino users

You should become familiar with the perfor-
mance characteristics of the vehicle in a large,
flat area that is free of obstacles and other ve-
hicles. Practice controlling the accelerator
pedal, brakes, steering, and drive select lever.
Drive at slow speeds with gradual accelera-
tion and turning. Practice smooth throttle ap-
plication. 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 aggres-
sively or making abrupt maneuvers even on
flat, open areas can cause side rollovers.
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