Yamaha YFM450FAZ, Owner'S Manual

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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the starter (choke)
is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,
start the engine with the throttle slightly open.
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Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse
NOTICE
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Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the
transmission may be damaged.
Shifting: Neutral to High-range and High-range
to Low-range
1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the brake pedal, and then shift by mov-
ing the drive select lever along the shift guide.
TIP
Make sure that the drive select lever is completely
shifted into position.
3. Release the brake pedal, and then open the
throttle lever gradually.
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse to
Park
WARNING
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Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or even a person behind you,
resulting in serious injury. When you shift into
1. Drive select lever
2. L (Low-range)
3. H (High-range)
4. N (Neutral)
5. R (Reverse)
6. P (Park)
L 2
H 3
N 4
R 5
P 6
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