Turning Your Atv - Yamaha YFM25RY Owner's Manual

these components.
With the engine idling, pull the clutch lever to dis-
1
engage the clutch and shift into 1st gear, and then
release the parking brake. Open the throttle grad-
2
ually, and at the same time, release the clutch le-
ver slowly. Once the ATV has attained adequate
3
speed, release the throttle lever and at the same
time, quickly pull in the clutch lever and shift into
4
2nd gear. Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch. Use this same procedure as
5
you move into the higher gears. Be sure to coordi-
nate the use of the throttle and shift pedal properly.
6
If the throttle is applied too abruptly or if the throttle
is not released during shifting, or if the shift pedal
7
is not released before applying the throttle, the
front wheels may lift off the ground, resulting in a
8
loss of directional control. Avoid higher speeds un-
9 til you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of
your ATV.
10
EWB01720
WARNING
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Always open the throttle gradually and release
the clutch lever slowly. Otherwise, the ATV
could wheelie which would increase the
chance of an accident.
ECB00230
NOTICE
Do not shift gears without releasing the throt-
tle. Damage to the engine or drive train may oc-
cur.
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.
EWB01560
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
could cause the wheels to stop rotating.

TURNING YOUR ATV

To achieve maximum traction on unpaved surfac-
es, 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
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