Parking Brake; Shift Pedal - Yamaha BIG BEAR 250 YFM25BZ Owner's Manual

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Parking brake

Use the parking brake before starting the engine or
parking the ATV, especially on a slope. Apply the
rear brake lever and push down the lock plate to
apply the parking brake. Squeeze the rear brake
lever to release the parking brake.
1. Parking brake lock plate
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WARNING
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Always set the parking brake before starting
the engine. The ATV could start moving un-
expectedly if the parking brake is not ap-
plied. This could cause loss of control or a
collision.
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Always be sure you have released the park-
ing brake before you begin to ride. The brake
could overheat if you ride the ATV without re-
leasing the parking brake. You could lose
braking performance which could cause an
accident. You could also wear out the brakes
prematurely.
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Shift pedal

This ATV is equipped with a constant-mesh 5-
speed transmission. The shift pedal is located on
the left side of the engine. Neutral is at the bottom
position.
1. Shift pedal
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