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With the engine idling, return the starter knob to
the closed position and shift the drive select
lever into the forward position. Then release the
parking brake. Apply the throttle slowly and
smoothly. The centrifugal clutch will engage and
you will start to accelerate. If the throttle is
applied too abruptly, the front wheels may lift off
the ground resulting in a loss of directional con-
trol. Avoid higher speeds until you are thorough-
ly familiar with the operation of your ATV.
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. Improper use of the brakes can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
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Model YFM125
Air filter:
for engine Wet type element
for V-belt compartment Dry type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe:Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 7.6 L
Fuel reserve amount 1.3 L
Carburetor:
Type/manufacturer VM18SH/MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR7HS/NGK
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch type: Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Helical gear/Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 43/14 ×40/17 (7.226)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 32/12 (2.666)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Centrifugal automatic type
Reverse 49/14 ×49/15 ×40/17 (26.902)
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