Yamaha BANSHEE YFZ350P Owner's Manual page 83

Select a large, flat area off-road to become
familiar with your ATV. Make sure that this
area is free of obstacles and other riders. You
should practice control of the throttle, brakes,
shifting procedures, and turning techniques in
this area before trying more difficult terrain.
Always avoid riding on paved surfaces: the
ATV is designed for off-road use only, and
handling maneuvers are more difficult to per-
form on pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruc-
tions on page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it
has warmed up you are ready to begin riding
your ATV. As you get on the ATV, be sure not
to accidentally move the shift pedal.
Remember that the engine and exhaust pipe
will be hot when riding and afterwards; do not
allow skin or clothing to come in contact with
these components.
With the engine idling, pull the clutch lever to
disengage the clutch and shift into 1st gear,
and then release the parking brake. Open the
throttle gradually, and at the same time,
release the clutch lever slowly. Once the ATV
has attained adequate speed, release the
throttle lever and at same time, quickly pull in
the clutch lever and shift into 2nd gear. Open
the throttle part way and gradually release the
clutch. Use this same procedure as you move
into the higher gears. Be sure to coordinate
the use of the throttle and shift pedal properly.
If the throttle is applied too abruptly or if the
throttle is not released during shifting, or if the
shift pedal is not released before applying the
throttle, the front wheels may lift off the
ground resulting in a loss of directional con-
trol. Avoid higher speeds until you are thor-
oughly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
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