Yamaha YFM400AS, Owner'S Manual

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Shifting: reverse
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop
and return the throttle lever to the closed
position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift the gear from neutral to reverse and
vice versa by moving the drive select le-
ver along the shift guide.
NOTE:
_
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the ATV.
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1. Drive select lever
4. Check behind for people or obstacles,
then release the parking brake.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and con-
tinue to watch to the rear while backing.
NOTE:
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If the drive select lever is shifted into reverse
while the engine is running, the engine will
stop unless the rear brake lever or parking
brake is applied.
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