Turning Your Atv - Yamaha Grizzly YFM125GW Owner's Manual

hot when riding and afterwards; do not allow skin
or clothing to come in contact with these compo-
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nents.
With the engine idling, return the starter knob to the
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closed position and shift the drive select lever into
the forward position. Then release the parking
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brake. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The
centrifugal clutch will engage and you will start to
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accelerate. If the throttle is applied too abruptly, the
front wheels may lift off the ground, resulting in a
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loss of directional control. Avoid higher speeds un-
til you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of
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your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
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tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Im-
proper use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose
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traction, reducing control and increasing the possi-
bility of an accident.
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TURNING YOUR ATV

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To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road,
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the two rear wheels are mounted solidly on one
axle and turn together at the same speed. There-
fore, unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is al-
lowed to slip or lose some traction, the ATV will
resist turning. A special turning technique must be
used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and
easily. It is essential that this skill be learned first at
low speed.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Turning improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
ATV could go out of control, causing a colli-
sion or overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this Owner's Manual. Prac-
tice turning at low speeds before attempting
to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at
speeds too fast for your skills or the condi-
tions.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As you
do so, put your weight on the footboard to the out-
side of the turn (opposite your desired direction)
and lean your upper body into the turn. Use the
throttle to maintain an even speed through the
turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
the turn properly.
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