Starting A Warm Engine; Shifting - Yamaha RAPTOR 80 Owner's Manual

crank the engine more than 10 seconds on each
attempt.
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7. If the engine is started with the choke in posi-
tion (1), the choke should be returned to posi-
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tion (2) to warm up the engine. If the engine is
started with the choke in position (2), keep the
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choke in this position to warm up the engine.
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CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, always warm the en-
gine up before starting off. Never accelerate
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hard when the engine is cold!
8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
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smoothly, then return the choke to position (3)
before riding.
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NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it responds normally to
the throttle with the choke turned off.
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Starting a warm engine

Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the choke is not re-
quired when the engine is warm. Instead, start the
engine with the throttle slightly open.
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Shifting

This ATV has a 3-speed forward transmission with
a centrifugal, automatic clutch. The transmission
allows you to control the amount of power you
have available at a given speed or for starting ac-
celerating, climbing, etc.
To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to the
closed position and repeatedly depress the shift
pedal until it stops.
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1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever.
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