2005 Yamaha Motorsports RS Rage Owners Manual - Page 52
2005 Yamaha Motorsports RS Rage Manual
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ESU04360 Driving WARNING @ Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMATION" and "Riding your snowmobile" sections carefully before operating the snowmobile. @ NOTE: @ Make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before riding. @ 1. To select the desired operating position, pull the shift lever out, slide it to "FWD" or to "REV" until it stops, and then release it. 1 2 3 4 Pull out Slide to "FWD" (Forward) Slide to "REV" (Reverse) Release WARNING @ G G G G @ Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shifting. Be sure to slide the shift lever to "FWD" or "REV" until it stops completely and only while the engine is idling. Make sure that the area behind the snowmobile is clear before reversing. Watch behind. Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in reverse. CAUTION: @ Do not shift from "FWD" to "REV" or from "REV" to "FWD" while the snowmobile is moving. Otherwise, the drive system could be damaged. @ NOTE: @ The reverse buzzer beeps while the shift lever is in reverse. @ 7-8