Yamaha KODIAK 400 YFM400AS Owner's Manual page 154

1. Drive select lever
a. F (Forward)
b. N (Neutral)
c. R (Reverse)
1. Levier de présélection
a. F (Marche avant)
b. N (Point mort)
c. R (Marche arrière)
1. Palanca de selección de marcha
a. F (Avance)
b. N (Punto muerto)
c. R (Marcha atrás)
Shifting: reverse
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and re-
turn the throttle lever to the closed position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the gear from neutral to reverse and vice
versa by moving the drive select lever along
the shift guide.
NOTE:
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When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
be on. If the light does not come on, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the machine.
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4. Check behind for people or obstacles, then
release the parking brake.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and contin-
ue to watch to the rear while backing.
NOTE:
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If the drive select lever is shifted into reverse while
the engine is running, the engine will stop unless
the parking brake or rear brake lever is applied.
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