Yamaha YFM350R Owner's Manual

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7-127trol. [EWB02631] NOTICE: Do not shift gears withoutreleasing the throttle. Damage to the engine ordrive train may occur. [ECB01071]Use this same procedure as you move into thehigher gears. Be sure to coordinate the use of thethrottle and shift pedal properly.Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly famil-iar with the operation of your ATV.When 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.TURNING YOUR ATVWARNINGEWB01771Always follow proper procedures for turningas described in this Owner’s Manual. Practiceturning at low speeds before attempting to turnat faster speeds. Do not turn at speeds too fastfor your skills or the conditions. ATV could goout of control, causing a collision or overturn.To achieve maximum traction on unpaved surfac-es, the two rear wheels turn together at the samespeed. Therefore, unless the wheel on the insideof the turn is allowed to slip or lose some traction,the ATV will resist turning. A special turning tech-nique must be used to allow the ATV to make turnsquickly and easily. It is essential that this skill belearned first at low speed.As you approach a curve, slow down and begin toturn the handlebars in the desired direction. As youdo so, put your weight on the footrest to the outsideof the turn (opposite your desired direction) andlean your upper body into the turn. Use the throttleto maintain an even speed through the turn. Thismaneuver will let the wheel on the inside of the turnslip slightly, allowing the ATV to make the turnproperly.