Yamaha RAPTOR 700R Owner's Manual page 53

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1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
3. Reverse position
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever.
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CAUTION:
Always close the throttle before shifting gears,
otherwise damage to the engine and drive train
may result.
2. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
3. Shift into first gear.
4. Open the throttle gradually and at the same
time, release the clutch lever slowly.
5. Once the ATV has attained adequate speed,
release the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull in the clutch lever.
6. Shift the transmission into second gear.
(Make sure not to shift the transmission into
neutral)
7. Open the throttle part way and gradually re-
lease the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
the next higher gear.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the
clutch lever too quickly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV could wheelie. This would increase
the chance of an accident, including over-
turn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Open the throttle gradually.
Release the clutch lever gradually.
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To decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
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