Yamaha Badger YFM80M Owner's Manual page 74

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 ter-
rain. 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-
tion on page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it
has warmed up you are ready to begin riding
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, lift the shift pedal to
the 1st gear position and then release the
parking brake. Apply the throttle slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage
and you will start to accelerate. Once the ATV
has attained adequate speed, release the
throttle and lift the shift pedal to the 2nd gear
position. Release the shift pedal and apply
the throttle smoothly. Use this same proce-
dure as you move into the higher gears. Be
sure to coordinate the use of the throttle and
shift pedal properly. If the throttle 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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