Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual page 8

Crossing through shallow water.... 7-34
Riding over rough terrain............... 7-36
Sliding and skidding ...................... 7-38
What to do if .................................. 7-40
What to do ..................................... 7-40
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
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ADJUSTMENT.................................. 8-1
Owner's manual and tool kit............ 8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system.......... 8-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................. 8-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 8-6
Final gear oil .................................. 8-11
Differential gear oil......................... 8-14
Axle boots...................................... 8-16
Spark plug inspection.................... 8-17
Air filter element cleaning.............. 8-18
Spark arrester cleaning ................. 8-21
Carburetor adjustment................... 8-22
Idle speed adjustment ................... 8-23
Valve clearance adjustment .......... 8-24
Reverse lock release cable
adjustment ...................................8-24
Throttle lever adjustment ...............8-24
Front brake pad check ...................8-25
Rear brake shoe inspection...........8-25
Brake fluid level check ...................8-26
Brake fluid replacement .................8-27
Front brake lever free play.............8-28
Brake pedal and rear brake lever
adjustment ...................................8-29
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ...........................................8-32
Clutch adjustment ..........................8-33
Cable inspection and lubrication....8-34
Brake and shift pedal/
brake lever lubrication..................8-34
Wheel removal...............................8-35
Wheel installation...........................8-35
Battery............................................8-37
Battery maintenance......................8-38
Fuse replacement ..........................8-39
Replacing a headlight bulb ............8-41
Headlight beam adjustment...........8-44