Yamaha BADGER YFM80N, Owner'S Manual

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4. Once the machine has attained adequate
speed, release the throttle lever.
5. Shift into second gear and release the shift
pedal.
6. Open the throttle gradually.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
the next higher gear.
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To decelerate:
When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle
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 control
and increasing the possibility of an accident.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Opening the throttle before releasing the
shift pedal.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The machine could wheelie. This would
increase the chance of an accident,
including overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Release the shift pedal before opening the
throttle. Open the throttle gradually.
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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. This could
cause loss of control, an accident 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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