Yamaha YFZ450S Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the Starting a
cold engine section. The starter (choke)
should not be used. The throttle should be
opened slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never acceler-
ate hard with a cold engine! To see whether or
not the engine is warm, check if it responds to
the throttle normally with the starter (choke)
turned off.
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Shifting
This model has a 5-speed forward transmis-
sion. The transmission allows you to control
the amount of power you have available at a
given speed or for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. To shift into neutral, return
the throttle lever to its original position, apply
the clutch and repeatedly depress the shift
pedal until it stops. When it stops, it will be in
first gear. Raise the pedal slightly to neutral.
1. Shift pedal N. Neutral position
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