6-16EBU19880OPERATIONEBU19900Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before ridingthe ATV.WARNINGEWB00630Read 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. If there is a control or func-tion you do not understand, ask your Yamahadealer.EBU20161Starting a cold engineWARNINGEWB00640Always make sure all control cables worksmoothly before you begin riding in coldweather. If the control cables are frozen or donot work smoothly, you could be unable tocontrol the ATV, which could lead to an acci-dent or collision.CAUTION:ECB00150See 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 main switch to “ON” and the enginestop switch 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.NOTE:This 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.
