Yamaha BIG BEAR 250 YFM25BZ Owner's Manual page 51

1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever.
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NOTICE
Always close the throttle before shifting gears,
otherwise damage to the engine and drive train
may result.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal.
3. Open the throttle gradually. WARNING! Al-
ways open the throttle gradually. Opening
the throttle abruptly would increase the
chance of an accident. It could make the
ATV wheelie or overturn.
4. Once the ATV has attained adequate 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.
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To decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the throt-
tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. As
you slow down, shift to a lower gear. Be sure that
the engine has sufficiently slowed before engaging
a lower gear. Improper use of the brakes or shifting
can cause the tires to lose traction, reducing con-
trol and increasing the possibility of an accident.
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WARNING
Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a low-
er gear when the engine speed is too high
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