Yamaha RAPTOR YFM80RT, Owner'S Manual

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Indicates a potential hazard that could result
in serious injury or death.
Do not operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.
Speed limiter
For riders inexperienced with this model, this
model is equipped with a speed limiter in the throt-
tle lever housing. The speed limiter limits the
power and top speed of the ATV. Turning the
screw in decreases top speed, and turning it out
increases top speed. This model also has an
intake restrictor plate to limit the amount of engine
power available.
Yamaha recommends that all beginning riders
start off with the speed limiter turned in and the air
intake restrictor plate installed to limit the amount
of speed available while they learn. The limiter may
be gradually adjusted to increase maximum speed
as the beginner becomes more familiar with oper-
ating the ATV. Parents should decide when to
adjust the ATV for more power as their youngster’s
riding skills improve. Once the ATV rider can oper-
ate with skill at the top speed permitted by adjust-
ing the speed limiter alone, the air intake restrictor
plate can be removed. Since removal of this plate
will result in a significant increase in power, turn
the speed limiter back in again; adjust it out in
stages as you did before.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV at speeds too fast for
your skills or the conditions.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Increases your chances of losing control
of the ATV, which can result in an acci-
dent.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility and operating conditions,
and your experience.
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