Yamaha BIG BEAR YFM400FPP Owner's Manual page 228

WARNING
Use proper gear and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
G
Keep weight uphill.
G Apply the brakes.
G
Lock parking brake, after you are stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
G
Keep weight uphill.
G
Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards. Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as
well, and then lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and re-
mount, following the procedure described in
the Owner's Manual.
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