Name: Yamaha BIG BEAR 400
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Table of Contents6
Safety Information9
Location of the Warning and Specification Labels14
Description18
- Left View18
- Right View18
- Controls and Instruments19
Instrument and Control Functions20
- Main Switch20
- Indicator Lights and Warning Light21
- Speedometer22
- Fuel Gauge23
- Handlebar Switches24
- Throttle Lever29
- Speed Limiter30
- Front Brake Lever31
- Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever31
- Parking Brake32
- Shift Pedal33
- Reverse Knob "REV33
- Recoil Starter34
- Fuel Tank Cap35
- Fuel35
- Fuel Cock36
- Starter (Choke)38
- Seat38
- Storage Compartment39
- Front Carrier40
- Rear Carrier40
- Adjusting the Front and Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies40
- Auxiliary DC Jack42
Pre-Operation Checks44
- Pre-Operation Check List44
- Fuel46
- Engine Oil46
- Final Gear Oil46
- Differential Gear Oil46
- Front and Rear Brakes46
- Throttle Lever47
- Tires48
- Measuring the Tire Pressure49
- Tire Wear Limit50
- Chassis Fasteners50
- Instruments, Lights and Switches50
Operation51
- Starting a Cold Engine51
- Starting a Warm Engine53
- Operating the Reverse Knob and Driving in Reverse53
- Shifting54
- Engine Break-In56
- Parking57
- Parking on a Slope58
- Accessories and Loading58
Riding Your Atv61
- Getting to Know Your Atv62
- Ride with Care and Good Judgement62
- Be Careful Where You Ride72
- Turning Your Atv78
- Climbing Uphill80
- Riding Downhill84
- Crossing a Slope86
- Crossing through Shallow Water88
- Riding over Rough Terrain90
- Sliding and Skidding90
- What to Do if91
- What to Do91
Periodic Maintenance and Minor Repair93
- Owner's Manual and Tool Kit93
- Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System95
- General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart97
- Checking the Spark Plug101
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Element103
- Final Gear Oil107
- To Change Final Gear Oil108
- Differential Gear Oil109
- Cleaning the Air Filter Element112
- Cleaning the Spark Arrester115
- Adjusting the Carburetor116
- Adjusting the Engine Idling Speed117
- Adjusting the Throttle Cable Free Play118
- Valve Clearance118
- Adjusting the Reverse Lock Release Cable119
Checking the Front Brake Pads and Rear Brake Friction Plates119
Checking the Brake Fluid Level120
Changing the Brake Fluid121
Checking the Front Brake Lever Free Play121
Adjusting the Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever Free Play122
Axle Boots126
Brake Light Switches127
Adjusting the Clutch Free Play127
Checking and Lubricating the Cables128
Checking and Lubricating the Front and Rear Brake Levers129
Checking and Lubricating the Brake and Shift Pedals130
Checking the Wheel Bearings130
Lubricating the Drive Shaft Universal Joint130
Checking the Stabilizer Bushes131
Lubricating the Knuckle Pivots131
Lubricating the Steering Shaft131
Battery132
Replacing a Fuse134
Replacing a Headlight Bulb135
Adjusting a Headlight Beam138
Replacing the Tail/Brake Light Bulb139
- Removing a Wheel140
- Installing a Wheel141
- Troubleshooting142
- Troubleshooting Chart144
Cleaning and Storage145
- Cleaning145
- Storage146
Specifications148
Consumer Information153
- Identification Numbers153
- Noise Regulation155
- Maintenance Record156
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Atv Limited Warranty157
- Yamaha Extended Service (Y.e.s.)159

Brand	Yamaha
Model	BIG BEAR 400
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

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