Yamaha BIG BEAR YFM400NC, 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 maneu-
vers are more difficult to perform on pave-
ment.
Set the parking brake and follow the in-
struction 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, lift the shift pedal to
the 1st gear position and then release the
parking brake. Apply the throttle slowly
and smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will
engage and you will start to accelerate.
Once the ATV has attained adequate
speed, release the throttle and lift the shift
pedal to the 2nd gear position. Release the
shift pedal and apply the throttle smoothly.
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 di-
rectional control. Avoid higher speeds until
you are thoroughly familiar with the opera-
tion of your ATV.
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