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Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual (176 pages)

Brand: Yamaha | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 7.11 MB

Table of Contents

Warning

4
Table of Contents
6
1 Location of the Warning and Specification Labels

10
2 Safety Information

14
3 Description and Machine Identification

21
- Identification Number Records
  22
- Key Identification Number
  22
- Vehicle Identification Number
  23
- Model Label
  23
- Control Functions
  24
- Main Switch
  24
- Indicator and Warning Lights
  25
- Oil Temperature Warning Light Checking Method
  26
- Speedometer
  27
- Fuel Gauge
  27
- Handlebar Switches
  28
- Throttle Lever
  30
- Speed Limiter
  31
- Front Brake Lever
  32
- Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever
  32
- Parking Brake
  33
- Shift Pedal
  34
- Reverse Knob
  34
- Recoil Starter
  35
- Fuel Tank Cap
  36
- Fuel Cock
  36
- Starter (Choke)
  37
- Seat
  38
- Storage Box
  39
- Front Carrier
  39
- Rear Carrier
  39
- Pre-Operation Checks
  44
  - Front and Rear Brakes
    46
  - Fuel
    48
  - Engine Oil
    50
  - Final Gear Oil
    50
  - Differential Gear Oil
    51
  - Throttle Lever
    51
  - Fittings and Fasteners
    51
  - Lights
    51
  - Switches
    51
  - Tires
    52
  - How to Measure Tire Pressure
    54
  - Tire Wear Limit
    55
- Operation
  56
  - Starting a Cold Engine
    56
  - Starting a Warm Engine
    58
  - Warming up
    58
  - Reverse Knob Operation and Reverse Driving
    59
  - Shifting
    60
  - To Start out and Accelerate
    60
  - To Decelerate
    61
  - Engine Break-In
    62
  - Parking
    63
  - Parking on a Slope
    64
  - Accessories and Loading
    65
- Riding Your Atv
  71
  - Getting to Know Your ATV
    71
  - Ride with Care and Good Judgement
    72
  - Be Careful Where You Ride
    84
  - Turning Your ATV
    91
  - Climbing Uphill
    93
  - Riding Downhill
    98
  - Crossing a Slope
    100
- Crossing through Shallow Water
  102
- Riding over Rough Terrain
  104
- Sliding and Skidding
  106
- What to Do if
  108
- What to Do
  108
- Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
  110
- Owner's Manual and Tool Kit
  110
- Periodic Maintenance/Lubrication
  112
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Element
  115
- Final Gear Oil
  120
- Differential Gear Oil
  123
- Axle Boots
  125
- Spark Plug Inspection
  126
- Air Filter Element Cleaning
  127
- Spark Arrester Cleaning
  130
- Carburetor Adjustment
  131
- Idle Speed Adjustment
  132
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
  133
- Reverse Lock Release Cable Adjustment
  133
- Throttle Lever Adjustment
  133
- Front Brake Pad Check
  134
- Rear Brake Shoe Inspection
  134
- Brake Fluid Level Check
  135
- Brake Fluid Replacement
  136
- Front Brake Lever Free Play
  137
- Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever
  138
- Adjustment
  138
- Adjusting the Rear Brake Light Switch
  141
- Clutch Adjustment
  142
- Cable Inspection and Lubrication
  143
- Brake and Shift Pedal/Brake Lever Lubrication
  143
- Wheel Removal
  144
- Wheel Installation
  144
- Battery
  146
- Battery Maintenance
  147
- Fuse Replacement
  148
- Replacing a Headlight Bulb
  150
- Headlight Beam Adjustment
  152
- Tail/Brake Light Bulb Replacement
  153
  - Troubleshooting
    154
  - Troubleshooting Chart
    156
- Cleaning and Storage
  157
  - Cleaning
    157
  - Storage
    159
- Specifications
  161
- Noise Regulation
  167
- Maintenance Record
  168
- Atv Limited Warranty
  169
- Yamaha Extended Service (Y.e.s.)
  171

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Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual (174 pages)

Brand: Yamaha | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 7.12 MB

Table of Contents

Warning

4
Table of Contents
6
1 Location of the Warning and Specification Labels

10
2 Safety Information

14
3 Description and Machine Identification

21
- Identification Number Records
  22
- Key Identification Number
  22
- Vehicle Identification Number
  23
- Model Label
  23
- Control Functions
  24
- Main Switch
  24
- Indicator and Warning Lights
  25
- Oil Temperature Warning Light Checking Method
  26
- Speedometer
  27
- Fuel Gauge
  27
- Handlebar Switches
  28
- Throttle Lever
  30
- Speed Limiter
  31
- Front Brake Lever
  32
- Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever
  32
- Parking Brake
  33
- Shift Pedal
  34
- Reverse Knob
  34
- Recoil Starter
  35
- Fuel Tank Cap
  36
- Fuel Cock
  36
- Starter (Choke)
  37
- Seat
  38
- Storage Box
  39
- Front Carrier
  39
- Rear Carrier
  39
- Pre-Operation Checks
  44
  - Front and Rear Brakes
    46
  - Fuel
    48
  - Engine Oil
    50
  - Final Gear Oil
    50
  - Differential Gear Oil
    51
  - Throttle Lever
    51
  - Fittings and Fasteners
    51
  - Lights
    51
  - Switches
    51
  - Tires
    52
  - How to Measure Tire Pressure
    54
  - Tire Wear Limit
    55
- Operation
  56
  - Starting a Cold Engine
    56
  - Starting a Warm Engine
    58
  - Warming up
    58
  - Reverse Knob Operation and Reverse Driving
    59
  - Shifting
    60
  - To Start out and Accelerate
    60
  - To Decelerate
    61
  - Engine Break-In
    62
  - Parking
    63
  - Parking on a Slope
    64
  - Accessories and Loading
    65
- Riding Your Atv
  70
  - Getting to Know Your ATV
    70
  - Ride with Care and Good Judgement
    71
  - Be Careful Where You Ride
    83
  - Turning Your ATV
    90
  - Climbing Uphill
    92
  - Riding Downhill
    97
  - Crossing a Slope
    99
- Crossing through Shallow Water
  101
- Riding over Rough Terrain
  103
- Sliding and Skidding
  104
- What to Do if
  106
- What to Do
  106
- Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
  108
- Owner's Manual and Tool Kit
  108
- Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System
  110
- General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart
  111
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Element
  113
- Final Gear Oil
  118
- Differential Gear Oil
  121
- Axle Boots
  123
- Spark Plug Inspection
  124
- Air Filter Element Cleaning
  125
- Spark Arrester Cleaning
  128
- Carburetor Adjustment
  129
- Idle Speed Adjustment
  130
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
  131
- Reverse Lock Release Cable Adjustment
  131
- Throttle Lever Adjustment
  131
- Front Brake Pad Check
  132
- Rear Brake Shoe Inspection
  132
- Brake Fluid Level Check
  133
- Brake Fluid Replacement
  134
- Front Brake Lever Free Play
  135
- Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever
  136
- Adjustment
  136
- Adjusting the Rear Brake Light Switch
  139
- Clutch Adjustment
  140
- Cable Inspection and Lubrication
  141
- Brake and Shift Pedal/Brake Lever Lubrication
  141
- Wheel Removal
  142
- Wheel Installation
  142
- Battery
  144
- Battery Maintenance
  145
- Fuse Replacement
  146
- Replacing a Headlight Bulb
  148
- Headlight Beam Adjustment
  151
  - Tail/Brake Light Bulb Replacement
    151
  - Troubleshooting
    153
  - Troubleshooting Chart
    154
- Cleaning and Storage
  155
  - Cleaning
    155
  - Storage
    157
- Specifications
  159
- Recommended Engine Oil Classification
  160
- Noise Regulation
  165
- Maintenance Record
  166
- Atv Limited Warranty
  167
- Yamaha Extended Service (Y.e.s.)
  169

Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual

Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual (168 pages)

Brand: Yamaha | Category: Offroad Vehicle | Size: 7.32 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
6
Safety Information
9
Location of the Warning and Specification Labels
14
Description
18
- Left View
  18
- Right View
  18
- Controls and Instruments
  19
Instrument and Control Functions
20
- Main Switch
  20
- Indicator Lights and Warning Light
  21
- Speedometer
  22
- Fuel Gauge
  23
- Handlebar Switches
  24
- Throttle Lever
  29
- Speed Limiter
  30
- Front Brake Lever
  31
- Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever
  31
- Parking Brake
  32
- Shift Pedal
  33
- Reverse Knob "REV
  33
- Recoil Starter
  34
- Fuel Tank Cap
  35
- Fuel
  35
- Fuel Cock
  36
- Starter (Choke)
  38
- Seat
  38
- Storage Compartment
  39
- Front Carrier
  40
- Rear Carrier
  40
- Adjusting the Front and Rear Shock Absorber Assemblies
  40
- Auxiliary DC Jack
  42
Pre-Operation Checks
44
- Pre-Operation Check List
  44
- Fuel
  46
- Engine Oil
  46
- Final Gear Oil
  46
- Differential Gear Oil
  46
- Front and Rear Brakes
  46
- Throttle Lever
  47
- Tires
  48
- Measuring the Tire Pressure
  49
- Tire Wear Limit
  50
- Chassis Fasteners
  50
- Instruments, Lights and Switches
  50
Operation
51
- Starting a Cold Engine
  51
- Starting a Warm Engine
  53
- Operating the Reverse Knob and Driving in Reverse
  53
- Shifting
  54
- Engine Break-In
  56
- Parking
  57
- Parking on a Slope
  58
- Accessories and Loading
  58
Riding Your Atv
61
- Getting to Know Your Atv
  62
- Ride with Care and Good Judgement
  62
- Be Careful Where You Ride
  72
- Turning Your Atv
  78
- Climbing Uphill
  80
- Riding Downhill
  84
- Crossing a Slope
  86
- Crossing through Shallow Water
  88
- Riding over Rough Terrain
  90
- Sliding and Skidding
  90
- What to Do if
  91
- What to Do
  91
Periodic Maintenance and Minor Repair
93
- Owner's Manual and Tool Kit
  93
- Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System
  95
- General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart
  97
- Checking the Spark Plug
  101
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter Element
  103
- Final Gear Oil
  107
- To Change Final Gear Oil
  108
- Differential Gear Oil
  109
- Cleaning the Air Filter Element
  112
- Cleaning the Spark Arrester
  115
- Adjusting the Carburetor
  116
- Adjusting the Engine Idling Speed
  117
- Adjusting the Throttle Cable Free Play
  118
- Valve Clearance
  118
- Adjusting the Reverse Lock Release Cable
  119
Checking the Front Brake Pads and Rear Brake Friction Plates
119
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
120
Changing the Brake Fluid
121
Checking the Front Brake Lever Free Play
121
Adjusting the Brake Pedal and Rear Brake Lever Free Play
122
Axle Boots
126
Brake Light Switches
127
Adjusting the Clutch Free Play
127
Checking and Lubricating the Cables
128
Checking and Lubricating the Front and Rear Brake Levers
129
Checking and Lubricating the Brake and Shift Pedals
130
Checking the Wheel Bearings
130
Lubricating the Drive Shaft Universal Joint
130
Checking the Stabilizer Bushes
131
Lubricating the Knuckle Pivots
131
Lubricating the Steering Shaft
131
Battery
132
Replacing a Fuse
134
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
135
Adjusting a Headlight Beam
138
Replacing the Tail/Brake Light Bulb
139
- Removing a Wheel
  140
- Installing a Wheel
  141
- Troubleshooting
  142
- Troubleshooting Chart
  144
Cleaning and Storage
145
- Cleaning
  145
- Storage
  146
Specifications
148
Consumer Information
153
- Identification Numbers
  153
- Noise Regulation
  155
- Maintenance Record
  156
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.s.a. Atv Limited Warranty
  157
- Yamaha Extended Service (Y.e.s.)
  159

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