2008 Yamaha Motorsports Rhino 700 FI Auto. 4x4 Ducks Unlimited Edition Owners - Page 89

Accelerating With the engine idling in neutral and your foot on the brake, shift the drive select lever into low or high. NOTICE: Do not shift from low to high or vice versa without coming to a complete stop and waiting for the engine to return to normal idle speed - damage to the engine or drive train may occur. Then release the parking brake. Press the accelerator pedal slowly and smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage and the vehicle will begin to accelerate. Avoid higher speeds and sudden or hard acceleration until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of your vehicle. Avoid sudden or hard acceleration in any turn. Braking When slowing down or stopping, take your foot off the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal smoothly. Improper use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose traction, reducing control of the vehicle and increasing the possibility of an accident. Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In most cases, gradual application of the brakes is more effective than abrupt braking, particularly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Always allow for greater braking distance on rough, loose, or slippery surfaces. Engine braking Engine compression braking is designed to assist you when operating your Rhino offroad. With this feature, the engine helps slow the vehicle down after you take your foot off the accelerator. Engine braking is more noticeable in 4WD. Application of vehicle brakes provides additional stopping power. 7-16