To Decelerate - Yamaha Badger YFM80M Owner's Manual

4. Once the machine 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.
q WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Opening the throttle before releasing the
shift pedal.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The machine could wheelie. This would
increase the chance of an accident, includ-
ing overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Release the shift pedal before opening the
throttle. Open the throttle gradually.
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To decelerate:

When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle 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 control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
q WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engaging a lower gear when the engine
speed is too high.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The wheels could stop rotating. This could
cause loss of control, an accident and
injury. It could also cause engine or drive
train damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure the engine has sufficiently
slowed before shifting to a lower gear.
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