2010 YAMAHA YFM250R Owners Manual

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YAMAHA YFM250R 2010  Owners Manual 7-11
7 Do not ride in areas posted “no trespassing”.
Do not ride on private property without getting per-
mission.Select a large, flat, unpaved area to become famil-
iar with your ATV. Make sure t

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7trol.
 [EWB02631]
 NOTICE: Do not shift gears without
releasing the throttle. Damage to the engine or
drive train may occur.
 [ECB01071]
Use this same procedure as you move into the
higher gears

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This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large unpaved area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV does

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Never open the throttle suddenly or make
sudden gear changes. The ATV could flip
over backwards.Never go over the top of any hill at high
speed. An obstacle, a sharp drop, or another
vehicle

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Do not attempt to climb hills until you have mas-
tered basic maneuvers on flat ground. Always
check the terrain carefully before attempting any
hill. In all cases avoid inclines with slippery

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7If you start to roll backwards, DO NOT apply the
rear brake, and apply the front brake gradually.
The ATV could easily tip over backwards. When
fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and
t

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Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities. The ATV can
overturn more easily on extremely steep hills
than on level surfaces or small hills.Shift your weight b

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7CROSSING A SLOPE
WARNING
EWB01632Improperly crossing hills or turning on hills
could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to
overturn.Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in the Own