Learning To Operate Your Vehicle; Turning Your Vehicle; Braking - Yamaha U-MAX G27E Owner's/Operator's Manual

LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE

You should become familiar with the perfor-
mance characteristics of the vehicle in a large,
flat area that is free of obstacles and other ve-
hicles. Practice control of the accelerator,
brakes, steering, and forward/reverse select
switch. Drive first at slow speed and become
comfortable at that speed before gradually in-
creasing your speed. Take the time to learn
basic operation before attempting more diffi-
cult maneuvers.
Set the parking brake. Perform the Pre-Oper-
ation Checks on pages 5-2. To start the mo-
tor, press the accelerator pedal slowly and
smoothly. The motor will operate and you will
start to accelerate. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your vehicle.
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and smoothly
press the brake pedal. Improper use of the
brakes can cause the tires to lose traction, re-
ducing control and increasing the possibility of
an accident. The motor stops operating when
the vehicle stops.

TURNING YOUR VEHICLE

It is possible for the vehicle to roll over or go
out of control if you attempt sharp, higher
speed turns. You should also be careful mak-
ing sharp turns on rough terrain. Do not at-
tempt to turn around or make abrupt
maneuvers on slopes.

BRAKING

Braking ability is affected by the type of ter-
rain. In most cases, gradual application of the
brakes is more effective than abrupt braking,
particularly on loose surfaces like gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
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