Yamaha YFM250XR Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Parking brake
Use the parking brake when you have to start
the engine or park the machine, especially on
a slope. Apply the rear brake lever and push
down the lock plate to apply the parking
brake. Squeeze the rear brake lever to re-
lease the parking brake.
1. Lock plate
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper use of the parking brake.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV could start moving unexpect-
edly if the parking brake is not applied
before starting the engine. This could
cause loss of control or a collision.
The brake could overheat if you ride the
ATV without releasing the parking
brake. You could lose braking perfor-
mance which could cause an accident.
You could also wear out the brakes
prematurely.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always set the parking brake before
starting the engine.
Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride.
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