Yamaha BIG BEAR PROFESSIONAL 400 YFM400FPT, Owner'S Manual

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Tire wear limit......................................5-25
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Reverse lock release wire...................6-15
Shifting ................................................6-17
To start out and accelerate .................6-19
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in...................................6-23
Parking................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27
Accessories and loading .....................6-29
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water..........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
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Sliding and skidding............................ 7-71
What to do if ....................................... 7-75
What to do .......................................... 7-75
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-17
Transfer gear oil replacement............. 8-29
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-33
Differential gear oil replacement......... 8-39
Axle boots........................................... 8-41
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-43
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-47
Carburetor adjustment........................ 8-55
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-57
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-59
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment........................................ 8-59
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-61
Front brake pad check........................ 8-61
Rear brake shoe inspection................ 8-63
Brake fluid level check........................ 8-63
Brake fluid replacement...................... 8-67
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-69
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