Yamaha BANSHEE, Owner'S Manual

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Select a large, flat area off-road to become
familiar with your ATV. Make sure that this
area is free of obstacles and other riders. You
should practice control of the throttle, brakes,
shifting procedures, and turning techniques in
this area before trying more difficult terrain.
Always avoid riding on paved surfaces: the
ATV is designed for off-road use only, and
handling maneuvers are more difficult to per-
form on pavement.
Set the parking brake and follow the instruc-
tions on page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it
has warmed up you are ready to begin riding
your ATV. As you get on the ATV, be sure not
to accidentally move the shift pedal.
Remember that the engine and exhaust pipe
will be hot when riding and afterwards; do not
allow skin or clothing to come in contact with
these components.
With the engine idling, pull the clutch lever to
disengage the clutch and shift into 1st gear,
and then release the parking brake. Open the
throttle gradually, and at the same time,
release the clutch lever slowly. Once the ATV
has attained adequate speed, release the
throttle lever and at the same time, quickly
pull in the clutch lever and shift into 2nd gear.
Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch. Use this same procedure
as you move into the higher gears. Be sure to
coordinate the use of the throttle and shift
pedal properly. If the throttle is applied too
abruptly or if the throttle is not released during
shifting, or if the shift pedal is not released
before applying the throttle, the front wheels
may lift off the ground resulting in a loss of
directional control. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your ATV.
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