warning YAMAHA YFM660R 2001 Owner's Manual

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4. Check behind you for people or obstacles,
then release the rear brake pedal.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and con-
tinue to watch to the rear while backing.
WARNING
Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or person behind you, resulting
in serious injury. When you shift into reverse,
make sure there are no obstacles or people be-
hind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.

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6. Shift into second gear (be careful not to
shift into neutral).
7. Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting
to the next higher gear.
WARNING
Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the
clutch lever too quickly would increase the
chance of an accident or could make the ma-
chine wheelie including overturn. Always
open the throttle gradually and release the
clutch lever gradually.

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To decelerate:
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower
gear. Be sure that the engine has sufficiently
slowed before engaging a lower gear. Improp-
er use of the brakes or shifting can cause the
tires to lose traction, reducing control and in-
creasing the possibility of an accident.
WARNING
Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a
lower gear when the engine speed is too high
could make the wheels stop rotating. This
could cause loss of control, an accident and in-
jury. It could also cause engine or drive train
damage.

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Parking on a slope
WARNING
Avoid parking on hills or other inclines. Park-
ing on a hill or other incline could cause the
ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on an
incline, put the machine in low gear, apply the
parking brake, and block the front and rear
wheels with rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying
the brakes in low gear.
2. Stop the engine and release the clutch le-
ver.
3. With the front and rear brakes applied, ap-
ply the parking brake and slowly release
the rear brake pedal.

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Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it
is good practice not to exceed 2nd gear
whenever you are carrying heavier loads or
when towing a trailer.
Allow more braking distance. A heavier ve-
hicle takes longer to stop.
Avoid making sharp turns unless at very
slow speeds.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose ter-
rain carefully. Added weight affects the sta-
bility and handling of the ATV.
WARNING
Never exceed the stated load capacity for this
ATV. Overloading this ATV or carrying or tow-
ing cargo improperly could cause changes in
vehicle handling which could lead to an acci-
dent. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed when
carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow great-
er distance for braking.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV
This ATV is intended for recreational use by ex-
perienced operators only.
Even though you are an experienced operator
of all other all terrain vehicles or motorcycles,
riding the ATV requires special skills acquired
through practice.
Take your time to fully learn techniques before
attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Riding your new ATV can be a very enjoyable
activity, providing you with hours of pleasure.
But it is essential to familiarize yourself with
the operation of the ATV to achieve the skill
necessary to enjoy riding safely. Before you be-
gin to ride, be sure you have read this Owner’s
Manual completely and understand the opera-
tion of the controls. Pay particular attention to
the safety information on pages 2-1 ~ 2-19.
Please also read all caution and warning labels
on your ATV.

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RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT
Get training if you are inexperienced.
Beginners should get training from a certified
instructor.
Become familiar with this ATV at slow speeds
first, even if you are an experienced operator.
Do not attempt to operate at maximum perfor-
mance until you are totally familiar with the
machine’s handling and performance charac-
teristics.
WARNING
Never operate this ATV without proper in-
struction. Beginning and inexperienced opera-
tors should regularly practice the skills and the
operating techniques described in this Own-
er’s Manual. The risk of an accident is greatly
increased if the operator does not know how
to operate the ATV properly in different situa-
tions and on different types of terrain.

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Riding your machine requires skills acquired
through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques well
before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Not recommended for children under 16 years
of age.
WARNING
A child under 16 should never operate an ATV
with engine size greater than 90cc. Use by
children of ATVs that are not recommended
for their age can lead to severe injury or death
of the child.

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This machine is designed to carry operator
only - passengers prohibited.
WARNING
Never carry a passenger. The long seat is to al-
low the operator to shift position as needed
during operation. It is not for carrying passen-
gers. Carrying a passenger on this ATV greatly
reduces your ability to balance and control
this ATV. It could cause an accident, resulting
in harm to you and/or your passenger.

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1. Protective clothing 2. Goggles
3. Gloves 4. Boots
5. Helmet
1. Vêtement de protection 2. Lunettes
3. Gants 4. Bottes
5. Casque
1. Vestimenta adecuada 2. Gafas
3. Guantes 4. Botas
5. Homologado
Apparel
Always wear an approved helmet that fits
properly.
You should also wear:
eye protection (goggles or face shield)
gloves
boots
long-sleeved shirt or jacket
long pants
WARNING
Never operate this ATV without wearing an
approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection
and protective clothing. Operating without an
approved motorcycle helmet increases your
chances of a severe head injury or death in the
event of an accident. Operating without eye
protection can result in an accident and in-
creases your chances of a severe injury in the
event of an accident. Operating without pro-
tective clothing increases your chances of se-
vere injury in the event of an accident.