Yamaha Raptor YFM350S Ower's Manual page 7

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........... 5-1
5
Front and rear brakes ..................... 5-2
Fuel ................................................. 5-4
Engine oil ........................................ 5-6
Chain............................................... 5-6
Throttle lever ................................... 5-6
Fittings and fasteners...................... 5-6
Lights............................................... 5-7
Switches.......................................... 5-7
Tires ................................................ 5-8
How to measure tire pressure......... 5-9
Tire wear limit................................ 5-10
OPERATION..................................... 6-1
6
Starting a cold engine ..................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine................... 6-3
Warming up..................................... 6-3
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving............................... 6-4
Shifting ............................................ 6-5
To start out and accelerate: ............ 6-6
To decelerate .................................. 6-7
Engine break-in............................... 6-8
Parking............................................. 6-9
Parking on a slope......................... 6-10
Accessories and loading ............... 6-11
RIDING YOUR ATV .......................... 7-1
7
Getting to know your ATV ............... 7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement...................................... 7-4
Be careful where you ride.............. 7-16
Turning your ATV .......................... 7-23
Climbing uphill ............................... 7-25
Riding downhill .............................. 7-30
Crossing a slope............................ 7-32
Crossing through shallow
water ............................................ 7-34
Riding over rough terrain............... 7-36
Sliding and skidding....................... 7-38
What to do if................................... 7-40
What to do ..................................... 7-40