Starting A Warm Engine; Shifting - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM50RW Owner's Manual

crank the engine more than 10 seconds on each
attempt.
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7. If the engine is started with the choke in posi-
tion (1), the choke should be returned to posi-
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tion (2) to warm up the engine. If the engine is
started with the choke in position (2), keep the
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choke in this position to warm up the engine.
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CAUTION:
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For maximum engine life, always warm the en-
gine up before starting off. Never accelerate
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hard when the engine is cold!
8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
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smoothly, then return the choke to position (3)
before riding.
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NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it responds normally to
the throttle with the choke turned off.
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Starting a warm engine

Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the choke is not re-
quired when the engine is warm. Instead, start the
engine with the throttle slightly open.
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Shifting

This ATV has an automatic, centrifugal clutch.
To shift into the drive position, release the throttle
lever and apply the parking brake.
To shift into neutral, stop the ATV by releasing the
throttle lever and applying the brakes smoothly
and evenly.
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever.
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CAUTION:
Always close the throttle before shifting the
transmission into drive, otherwise damage to
the engine and drive train may result.
2. Apply the parking brake. (See page 6-5.)
3. Shift the transmission into drive.
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