Yamaha YFM250XR Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Drive select lever operation and reverse
driving
CAUTION:
Before shifting, stop the machine and re-
turn the throttle lever to its closed posi-
tion. Otherwise the transmission may be
damaged.
N
O
TE:
When shifting into reverse, the transmission
must be in first gear.
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop
and return the throttle lever to the closed
position.
2. Apply the rear brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into first gear.
4. While pulling the lock release button,
move the drive select lever toward the
rear until it completely stops.
1. Drive select lever 2. Lock release button
a. Forward b. Reverse
N
O
TE:
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.
5. Check behind you for people or obsta-
cles, then release the rear brake pedal.
6. Open the throttle lever gradually and con-
tinue to watch to the rear while backing.
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