Yamaha BANSHEE YFZ350 Owner's Manual

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6-41234567891011wheelie, which would increase the chance ofan accident, including an overturn.EBU20650To decelerateWhen slowing down or stopping, release the throt-tle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. Asyou slow down, shift to a lower gear. Be sure thatthe engine has sufficiently slowed before engaginga lower gear. Improper use of the brakes or shiftingcan cause the tires to lose traction, reducing con-trol and increasing the possibility of an accident.WARNINGEWB00710Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowedbefore shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a low-er gear when the engine speed is too highcould make the wheels stop rotating and losetraction. This could cause loss of control, anaccident and injury. It could also cause engineor drive train damage.CAUTION:ECB00180 Even with the transmission in the neutral po-sition, do not coast for long periods of timewith the engine off, and do not tow the ATVfor long distances. The transmission is prop-erly lubricated only when the engine is run-ning. Inadequate lubrication may damagethe transmission. Always use the clutch when changing gears.The engine, transmission and drive train arenot designed to withstand the shock offorced shifting and can be damaged by shift-ing without using the clutch.EBU20672Engine break-inNOTE: For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hourmeter, follow the figures given in km (mi) or thefigures given in hours. For ATVs not equipped with an odometer orhour meter, follow the figures given in hours.There is never a more important period in the life ofyour engine than the first 320 km (200 mi) or 20hours of riding. For this reason, you should readthe following material carefully.Since the engine is brand new, do not put an ex-cessive load on it for the first 320 km (200 mi) or 20hours. The various parts in the engine wear and