Shifting - Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

1. Reverse knob "REV"
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2. Shift pedal
NOTE:
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
come on. If the indicator light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.
4. Check behind you for people or obstacles,
and then release the rear brake lever or brake
pedal.
5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue
to watch to the rear while backing.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly operating in reverse.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could hit an obstacle or even a person
behind you, resulting in serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
When you shift into reverse, make sure there
are no people or obstacles behind you.
When it is safe to proceed, go slowly.
EBU20540

Shifting

This ATV has a 5-speed forward and 1-speed re-
verse transmission with a centrifugal, automatic
clutch. The transmission allows you to control the
amount of power you have available at a given
speed or for starting, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to the
closed position and repeatedly depress the shift
pedal until it stops.
To shift into reverse, first shift into neutral, and then
turn the reverse knob clockwise. Depress the shift
pedal, and then release the reverse knob.
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WARNING