Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual page 67

G Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slow-
er 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-
G
hicle takes longer to stop.
G Avoid making sharp turns unless at very
slow speeds.
G Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose ter-
rain carefully. Added weight affects the sta-
bility and handling of the ATV.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Overloading this ATV or carrying or tow-
ing cargo improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause changes in vehicle han-
dling which could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never exceed the stated load capacity
for this ATV.
Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed
when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer.
Allow greater distance for braking.
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WARNING