To Decelerate - Yamaha BIG BEAR YFM400NN Owner's Manual

4. Once the machine has attained ade-
quate speed, release the throttle lever.
5. Shift into second gear and release the
shift pedal.
6. Open the throttle gradually.
7. Follow the same procedure when
shifting to the next higher gear.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Opening the throttle before releasing
the shift pedal.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The machine could wheelie. This would
increase the chance of an accident, in-
cluding overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Release the shift pedal before opening
the throttle. Open the throttle gradually.
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To decelerate

When slowing down or stopping, release
the throttle and apply the brakes smoothly
and evenly. As you slow down, shift to a
lower gear. Be sure that the engine has suf-
ficiently slowed before engaging a lower
gear. Improper use of the brakes or shifting
can cause the tires to lose traction, reduc-
ing control and increasing the possibility of
an accident.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engaging a lower gear when the engine
speed is too high.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The wheels could stop rotating. This
could cause loss of control, an accident
and injury. It could also cause engine or
drive train damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure the engine has sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a lower gear.
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WARNING