6-16EBU19881OPERATIONEBU19901Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before ridingthe ATV. If there is a control or function you do notunderstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.WARNINGEWB00631Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to becomefamiliar with all controls in order to help pre-vent any loss of control, which could cause anaccident or injury.EBU28093Starting a cold engineNOTICEECB00150See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-6prior to operating the engine for the first time.1. Set the parking brake.2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.3. Turn the key to “ON” and the engine stopswitch to “ ”.4. Shift the transmission into neutral. The neutralindicator light should come on. If the indicatorlight does not come on, have a Yamaha deal-er check the electrical circuit.TIPThis model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-off system. The engine can be started under thefollowing conditions. The transmission is in neutral. The clutch is disengaged with the shift pedal andthe drive select lever in any position. However, itis recommended to shift into neutral before start-ing the engine.5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-ure:TIPBe sure to move the starter lever gently to keep thecorrect starter lever assembly position.Position (1):Cold engine start with ambient temperaturebelow 5 °C (40 °F).
