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Drive select lever operation and reverse
driving
CAUTION:
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Before shifting, stop the machine and re-
turn the throttle lever to its closed posi-
tion, otherwise the transmission may be
damaged.
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NOTE:
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When shifting into reverse, the clutch must be
disengaged.
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1. Bring the machine to a complete stop
and return the throttle lever to the closed
position.
2. Pull in the clutch lever to disengage the
clutch.
3. Apply the brake pedal.
4. While pulling the knob, move the drive
select lever toward the rear until it com-
pletely stops.
NOTE:
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When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the machine.
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5. Check behind you for people or obsta-
cles, and then release the brake pedal.
6. Open the throttle lever gradually and re-
lease the clutch lever slowly. Continue to
watch to the rear while backing.
1. Drive select lever 2. Knob
3. For forward drive 4. For reverse drive
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