Starting A Cold Engine - Yamaha RHINO 450 Owner's Manual

Each full-throttle
should be followed with a substantial rest pe-
riod for the engine, by cruising at lower r/min
so the engine can rid itself of the temporary
build-up of heat. If any abnormality is noticed
during this period, consult a Yamaha dealer.
0–10 hours:
Avoid continuous operation above half-throt-
tle. Allow a cooling-off period of five to ten
minutes after every hour of operation. Vary
the speed of the vehicle from time to time. Do
not operate it at one set throttle position.
10–20 hours:
Avoid prolonged operation above three-quar-
ter throttle.
After break-in:
The vehicle may now be operated normally.
acceleration sequence
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Starting a cold engine

1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Shift the drive select lever into the neutral
position.
When the drive select lever is in the
G
neutral position, the neutral indicator
light should come on. If the neutral in-
dicator light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect the electric
circuit.
The engine can be started in any gear
G
if the brake is applied. However, it is
recommended to shift into neutral be-
fore starting the engine.
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