Yamaha YFZ450S Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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To start out and accelerate:
1. Release the throttle lever, and then re-
lease the parking brake.
CAUTION:
_
Always close the throttle while shifting
gears. Otherwise, damage to the engine
and drive train may result.
_
2. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the
clutch.
3. Shift into first gear.
4. Open the throttle gradually and at the
same time, release the clutch lever slow-
ly.
5. Once the machine has attained adequate
speed, release the throttle, and at the
same time, quickly pull in the clutch lever.
6. Shift into second gear. (be careful not to
shift into neutral)
7. Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting
to the next higher gear.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Opening the throttle abruptly or releas-
ing the clutch lever too quickly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The machine could wheelie. This would
increase the chance of an accident, in-
cluding overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Open the throttle gradually.
Release the clutch lever gradually.
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