Yamaha BANSHEE YFZ350M 1999 Owner's Manual page 85

Select a large, flat area off-road to become
familiar 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. Always avoid riding on
paved surfaces: the ATV is designed for off-
road use only, and handling maneuvers are
more difficult to perform on pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruc-
tions on page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it
has warmed up you are ready to begin rid-
ing your ATV. As you get on the ATV, be
sure not to accidentally move the shift
pedal. Remember that the engine and
exhaust pipe will be hot when riding and
afterwards; do not allow skin or clothing to
come in contact with these components.
With the engine idling, pull the clutch lever
to disengage the clutch and shift into 1st
gear, and then release the parking brake.
Open the throttle gradually, and at the
same time, release the clutch lever slowly.
Once the ATV has attained adequate speed,
release the throttle lever and at same time,
quickly pull in the clutch lever and shift into
2nd gear. Open the throttle part way and
gradually release the clutch. Use this same
procedure as you move into the higher
gears. Be sure to coordinate the use of the
throttle and shift pedal properly. If the throt-
tle is applied too abruptly or if the throttle is
not released during shifting, or if the shift
pedal is not released before applying the
throttle, the front wheels may lift off the
ground resulting in a loss of directional
control. Avoid higher speeds until you are
thoroughly familiar with the operation of
your ATV.
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