Parking Brake - Yamaha Big Bear YFM400R Owner's Manual

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Parking brake

Use the parking brake when you have to start
the engine or park the machine, 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 re-
lease the parking brake.
1. Lock plate
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper use of the parking brake.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The ATV could start moving unexpect-
edly if the parking brake is not applied
before starting the engine. This could
cause loss of control or a collision. The
brake could overheat if you ride the ATV
without releasing the parking brake.
You could lose braking performance
which could cause an accident. You
could also wear out the brakes prema-
turely.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always set the parking brake before
starting the engine. Always be sure you
have released the parking brake before
you begin to ride.
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WARNING