2012 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 50
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual
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EBU20291 Starting 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. EBU20541 Shifting This ATV has a 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission with a centrifugal, automatic clutch. The transmission allows you to control the amount of power you have available at a given speed or for starting, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. To shift into neutral, release the throttle lever and repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops. To shift into reverse, first shift into neutral, and then turn the reverse knob clockwise. Depress the shift pedal, and then release the reverse knob. 6 1. Shift pedal 2. Neutral position 3. Reverse position EBU20611 To start out and accelerate 1. Release the throttle lever. ECB00200 NOTICE Always close the throttle before shifting gears, otherwise damage to the engine and drive train may result. 2. Shift into first gear and release the shift pedal. 6-3