Yamaha FX10MTRY Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
Operation
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Keep the right hand on the right handle-
bar grip for steering, and grip the strap
with the left hand to shift weight uphill
for balance during traverse riding.
Ride cautiously while using the strap.
Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly
while holding onto the strap.
Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo-
bile.
Do not use the strap as a mounting point
for cargo or accessories.
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Driving
WARNING
EWS00300
Be sure to read the SAFETY INFORMA-
TION section on page 3 and the Riding
your snowmobile section on page 33
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
TIP
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
WARNING
EWS00310
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
Be sure to slide the shift lever to FWD
or REV until it stops completely and
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 re-
verse.
1. To select the desired operating position,
pull the shift lever out, slide it to FWD or
to REV until it stops, and then push it
back in. NOTICE: Do not shift from
FWD to REV or from REV to
FWD while the snowmobile is mov-
ing, as the drive train could be dam-
aged.
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TIP
The reverse buzzer beeps while the shift lever
is in reverse.
2. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
1. Pull out.
2. Slide to FWD (forward).
3. Push in.
1. Pull out.
2. Slide to REV (reverse).
3. Push in.
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