Starting A Warm Engine; Shifting - Yamaha YFM40FBB Owner's Manual

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Starting a warm engine

Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the starter (choke)
is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,
start the engine with the throttle slightly open.
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Shifting

This ATV has a 5-speed forward and 1-speed re-
verse transmission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. The transmission allows you to control the
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amount of power you have available at a given
speed or for starting, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
To shift into neutral, release the throttle lever and
repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops.
To shift into reverse, first shift into neutral, and then
turn the reverse knob clockwise. Depress the shift
pedal, and then release the reverse knob.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
3. Reverse position
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To start out and accelerate
1. Release the throttle lever.
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NOTICE
Always close the throttle before shifting gears,
otherwise damage to the engine and drive train
may result.
2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal.
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