Parking Brake - Yamaha BIG BEAR YFM400NN Owner's Manual

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Parking brake

Use the parking brake when you have to
start the engine or park the machine, espe-
cially on a slope. Apply the rear brake lever
and push down the lock plate to apply the
parking brake. Squeeze the rear brake le-
ver to release 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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