Yamaha PZ50FXW, Owner'S Manual

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1. While the engine is idling, select the desired operat-
ing position by pressing the drive select switch
1
.
Make sure that the drive “D” indicator light
2
or the
reverse “R” indicator light
3
flashes, and then comes
on and remains on.
NOTE:
@
Once the indicator light for the selected position comes
on and remains on, the snowmobile can be driven. If the
indicator light keeps flashing, the snowmobile is not cor-
rectly shifted into drive or reverse. Apply a little throttle,
and then press the drive select switch again.
@
1 Drive select switch
2 Drive “D” indicator light
3 Reverse “R” indicator light
WARNING
@
●
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released
and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shift-
ing.
●
Be sure to press the drive select switch only
while the engine is idling.
●
Make sure that the area behind the snowmobile is
clear before reversing. Watch behind.
●
Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when
operating the snowmobile in reverse.
@
CAUTION:
@
Do not shift from drive to reverse or from reverse to
drive while the snowmobile is moving. Otherwise,
the drive system could be damaged.
@
NOTE:
@
The reverse buzzer beeps while the transmission is in
reverse.
@
2. Release the parking brake by moving the parking
brake lever to the right.
3. Press the throttle lever slowly to move the snowmo-
bile.
4. Turn the handlebar in the desired direction.
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