Yamaha YXR70FX Owner's Manual page 67

Shifting: neutral to reverse
WARNING
Before you shift into reverse, make sure
there are no obstacles or people behind
you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
Hitting an obstacle or person could result
in serious injury or death.
1. Stop the vehicle. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and check behind you.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift from neutral to reverse or vice versa
by moving the drive select lever along the
shift guide.
G When in reverse, the reverse indicator
light should be on. Due to the synchro-
nizing mechanism in the engine, the
light may not come on until the vehicle
starts moving.
If the light does not come on, ask a
G
Yamaha dealer to inspect the reverse
indicator light electrical circuit.
1. Drive select lever
4. Check behind the vehicle for people or
obstacles, and then release the brake
pedal.
5. Press the accelerator pedal gradually
and continue to watch to the rear while
backing.
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