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EBU20291Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the starter (choke)
is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,
start the engine with the throttle slightly open.EBU20441Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse NOTICEECB00170Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the
transmission may be damaged.Shifting: Neutral to High-range and High-range
to Low-range
1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the brake pedal, and then shift by mov-
ing the drive select lever along the shift guide.TIPMake sure that the drive select lever is completely
shifted into position.
3. Release the brake pedal, and then open the
throttle lever gradually.
Shifting: Neutral to Reverse and Reverse to
Park
WARNING
EWB00720Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or even a person behind you,
resulting in serious injury. When you shift into1. Drive select lever
2. L (Low-range)
3. H (High-range)
4. N (Neutral)
5. R (Reverse)
6. P (Park)
L2H3N4R5P6
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Fuel:Recommended fuel:
YFM450FAZ Unleaded gasoline only
YFM45FGHZ Regular unleaded gasoline only
YFM45FGZ Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal, 3.30 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
4.5 L (1.19 US gal, 0.99 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
V-belt
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
39/24 × 24/18 × 33/9 (7.944)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Left hand operationReverse gear:
29/17 (1.706)
Low range:
45/16 (2.813)
High range:
38/23 (1.652)
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
2.5 °
Trail:
8.5 mm (0.33 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT25 x 8-12
Manufacturer/model:
YFM450FAZ CHENG SHIN/C-828
YFM45FGHZ MAXXIS/M979
YFM45FGZ MAXXIS/M979Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT25 x 10-12
Manufacturer/model:
YFM450FAZ CHENG SHIN/C-828
YFM45FGHZ MAXXIS/M980
YFM45FGZ MAXXIS/M980
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