2008 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 350 Auto. 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 74
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Grizzly 350 Auto. 4x4 IRS Manual
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Do not ride in areas posted "no trespassing". Do not ride on private property without getting permission. 7 Select a large, flat area off-road to become familiar with your ATV. Make sure that this area is free of obstacles and other riders. You should practice control of the throttle, brakes, and turning techniques in this area before trying more difficult terrain. Always avoid riding on paved surfaces: the ATV is designed for off-road use only, and handling maneuvers are more difficult to perform on pavement. Set the parking brake and follow the instruction on page 6-1 to start the engine. Once it has warmed up you are ready to begin riding your ATV. Remember that the engine and exhaust pipe will be 7-17 hot when riding and afterwards; do not allow skin or clothing to come in contact with these components. With the engine idling, return the starter (choke) to the closed position, shift the drive select lever into the forward 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. TURNING YOUR ATV To achieve maximum traction while riding off-road in 2WD or 4WD, the two rear wheels turn together at the same speed. Furthermore, when riding in 4WD-LOCK ("DIFF. LOCK"), the front wheels also turn together at the same speed. Therefore, unless the wheel on the inside of the turn is allowed to slip or lose some traction, the ATV will resist turning. A