Yamaha KODIAK 4X4 Ultramatic Owner's Manual page 89

Select a large, flat area off-road to become fa-
miliar 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. Al-
ways avoid riding on paved surfaces: the ATV
is designed for off-road use only, and han-
dling maneuvers are more difficult to perform
on pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruc-
tion on page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it
has warmed up you are ready to begin riding
your ATV. Remember that the engine and ex-
haust pipe will be hot when riding and after-
wards; do not allow skin or clothing to come in
contact with these components.
With the engine idling, shift the drive select le-
ver into the low "L" or the high "H" position.
Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The
centrifugal clutch will engage and you will start
to accelerate. If the throttle is applied too
abruptly, 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.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
CAUTION:
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Do not shift from low to high or vice versa
without coming to a complete stop. Dam-
age to the engine or drive train may occur.
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