Turning Your Atv - Yamaha YFM25RX Owner's Manual

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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the
clutch lever too quickly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV could wheelie. This would increase
the chance of an accident, including over-
turn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Open the throttle gradually. Release the
clutch lever gradually.
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CAUTION:
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.
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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 dam-
age.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear.

TURNING YOUR ATV

To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road,
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
used to allow the ATV to make turns quickly and
easily. It is essential that this skill be learned first at
low speed.
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