Yamaha YFM80GX Owner's Manual page 42

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CAUTION:
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Always close the throttle before shifting gears,
otherwise damage to the engine and drive train
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may result.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal.
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3. Open the throttle gradually.
4 4. Once the ATV has attained adequate speed,
release the throttle lever.
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5. Shift into second gear and release the shift
pedal.
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6. Open the throttle gradually.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
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the next higher gear.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Opening the throttle before releasing the
shift pedal.
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV could wheelie. This would increase
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the chance of an accident, including over-
turn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Release the shift pedal before opening the
throttle. Open the throttle gradually.
WARNING
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To decelerate
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 and lose trac-
tion. This could cause loss of control, an ac-
cident and injury. It could also cause engine
or drive train damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear.
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CAUTION:
Even with the transmission in the neutral posi-
tion, do not coast for long periods of time with
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WARNING