2004 YAMAHA YFM50S stop start

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Indicator lights
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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Handlebar switches
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position before starting the engine. The
engine stop switch controls ignition and can be
used at all times to stop the engine, especially in
an emergency. The engine will not start or run
when the engine stop switch is turned to “OFF”.
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1. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Témoin de point mort “N”
1. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
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1. Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
2. Start switch “START”
1. Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
2. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
2. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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Start switch “START”
The starter motor cranks the engine when this
switch is pushed.
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See starting instructions prior to starting
engine (see page 6-3 for details).
NOTE:
If the starter switch is pushed with the main
switch “ON” and the engine stop switch “OFF”,
the starter motor will be activated but the engine
will not start. To start the engine, be sure to
position the engine stop switch at “RUN”.
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1. Start switch “START”
1. Contacteur du démarreur “START”
1. Interruptor de arranque “START”
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Should the ATV be separated from the parent by
a distance longer than the lanyard length, the
lanyard will pull out the clip and stop the engine.
For further explanation of this switch and the
lanyard, see “TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO
OPERATE THE ATV” in the “SAFETY INFOR-
MATION” section.
NOTE:
8The engine cannot be started with the clip
removed.
8When your child has developed sufficient skill
to no longer need you to follow with the lan-
yard, the lanyard can be stowed under the
seat of the ATV. However, you must still
closely supervise your child at all times during
ATV operation.
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1. Lanyard1. Longe1. Acollador
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Starting a cold engine
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Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are froze or do
not work smoothly, you could be unable to
control the ATV, which could lead to an acci-
dent or collision.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the
engine stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
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1. Shift lever 2. Drive position1. Levier de sélecteur 2. Vitesse de marche1. Palanca del cambio 2. Posición de marcha
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To start out and accelerate:
1. Release the throttle lever.
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Always close the throttle before shifting the
transmission into the drive position.
Otherwise, damage to the engine and drive
train may result.
2. Apply the parking brake. (See page 6-23.)
3. Shift the transmission into the drive posi-
tion.
NOTE:
Before shifting the transmission into the drive
position, be sure to apply the parking brake. The
engine will stop if you attempt to shift into drive
without applying the parking brake first.
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With the engine idling, shift the transmission into
the drive position and 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 control. Avoid
higher speeds until you are thoroughly 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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If your ATV has stalled or stopped and you
believe you can continue up the hill, restart care-
fully to make sure you do not lift the front wheels
which could cause you to lose control. If you are
unable to continue up the hill, dismount the ATV
on the uphill side. Physically turn the ATV
around and then descend the hill.
If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT use the
rear brake to stop or try to put the ATV in gear.
The ATV could easily tip over backwards.
Instead, apply the front brake gradually, or dis-
mount the ATV immediately on the uphill side.
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8If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in the direction of the slide if you have
the room.
Applying the brakes or accelerating is not rec-
ommended until you have corrected the slide.
(See pages 7-69–7-71.)
8If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are try-
ing to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward
speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill side
of the ATV and physically turn the ATV
around. If the ATV starts to slip backwards
DO NOT USE THE REAR BRAKE - the ATV
may tip over on top of you. Instead, apply the
front brake or dismount the ATV on the uphill
side. (See pages 7-43–7-53.)
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