Yamaha U-MAX G27A, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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LEARNING TO OPERATE YOUR VEHICLE
You should become familiar with the perfor-
mance characteristics of the vehicle in a large,
flat area that is free of obstacles and other ve-
hicles. Practice control of the accelerator,
brakes, steering, and forward/reverse select
lever. Drive first at slow speed and become
comfortable at that speed before gradually in-
creasing your speed. Take the time to learn
basic operation before attempting more diffi-
cult maneuvers.
Set the parking brake. Perform the Pre-Oper-
ation Checks on pages 5-2. If the engine is
cold, pull out the choke knob. To start the en-
gine, press the accelerator pedal slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage
and you will start to accelerate. Avoid higher
speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with
the operation of your vehicle. Release the
starter (choke) knob after the engine starts.
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and smoothly
press the brake pedal. Improper use of the
brakes can cause the tires to lose traction, re-
ducing control and increasing the possibility of
an accident. The engine stops running when
the vehicle stops.
TURNING YOUR VEHICLE
It is possible for the vehicle to roll over or go
out of control if you attempt sharp, higher
speed turns. You should also be careful mak-
ing sharp turns on rough terrain. Do not at-
tempt to turn around or make abrupt
maneuvers on slopes.
BRAKING
Braking ability is affected by the type of ter-
rain. In most cases, gradual application of the
brakes is more effective than abrupt braking,
particularly on loose surfaces like gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
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