warning YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 2002 Owner's Manual

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Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it is
good practice not to exceed 2nd gear whenev-
er you are carrying heavier loads or when tow-
ing a trailer.


Allow more braking distance. A heavier vehicle
takes longer to stop.


Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the ATV.WARNING
Never exceed the stated load capacity for this
ATV. Overloading this ATV or carrying or tow-
ing cargo improperly could cause changes in
vehicle handling which could lead to an acci-
dent.
Cargo should be properly distributed and se-
curely attached. Reduce speed when carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
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RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGEMENT
Get training if you are inexperienced.
Beginners should get training from a certified in-
structor. Become familiar with this ATV at slow
speeds first, even if you are an experienced oper-
ator. Do not attempt to operate at maximum per-
formance until you are totally familiar with the
ATV’s handling and performance characteristics.
WARNING
_ Never operate this ATV without proper instruc-
tion. Beginning and inexperienced operators
should regularly practice the skills and the op-
erating techniques described in this Owner’s
Manual. The risk of an accident is greatly in-
creased if the operator does not know how to
operate the ATV properly in different situations
and on different types of terrain. _
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Riding your ATV requires skills acquired
through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques well
before attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Not recommended for children under 16 years
of age.
WARNING
_ A child under 16 should never operate an ATV
with engine size greater than 90cc. Use by chil-
dren of ATVs that are not recommended for
their age can lead to severe injury or death of
the child. _ v
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This ATV is designed to carry operator and
cargo only – passengers prohibited.
WARNING
_ Never carry a passenger. The long seat is to al-
low the operator to shift position as needed
during operation. It is not for carrying passen-
gers. Carrying a passenger on this ATV greatly
reduces your ability to balance and control this
ATV. It could cause an accident, resulting in
harm to you and/or your passenger. _
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7-11 1. Protective clothing 2. Goggles
3. Gloves 4. Boots
5. Helmet
1. Vêtement de protection 2. Lunettes
3. Gants 4. Bottes
5. Casque
1. Vestimenta adequada 2. Gafas
3. Guantes 4. Botas
5. Homologado
Apparel
Always wear an approved helmet that fits properly.
You should also wear:
eye protection
(goggles or face shield)
gloves
boots
long-sleeved shirt or jacket
long pants
WARNING
_ Never operate this ATV without wearing an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet, eye protection and
protective clothing. Operating without an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet increases your
chances of a severe head injury or death in the
event of an accident. Operating without eye
protection can result in an accident and in-
creases your chances of a severe injury in the
event of an accident. Operating without protec-
tive clothing increases your chances of severe
injury in the event of an accident. _
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Do not operate after consuming alcohol or
drugs.
Operator’s performance capability is reduced by
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING
_ Never consume alcohol or drugs before or
while driving this ATV. _Pre-operation checks
Always perform the pre-operation checks listed on
page 5-1 before riding for safety and proper care
of the ATV.
WARNING
_ Always inspect your ATV each time you use it
to make sure the ATV is in safe operating con-
dition. Always follow the inspection and main-
tenance procedures and schedules described
in the Owner’s Manual. Failure to inspect the
ATV before operating or failure to properly
maintain the ATV increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage. _
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WARNING
_ Always use the size and type tires specified in
the Owner’s Manual for this vehicle on
pages 5-21 ~ 5-23. Always maintain proper tire
pressure as described in the Owner’s Manual
on page 5-25. Use of improper tires on this
ATV, or operation of this ATV with improper or
uneven tire pressure, may cause loss of con-
trol, increasing your risk of an accident. _Do not operate at speeds too fast for your
skills or the conditions.
WARNING
_ Always go at a speed that is proper for the ter-
rain, visibility and operating conditions, and
your experience. Operating this ATV at speeds
too fast for your skills or the conditions in-
creases your chances of losing control of the
ATV, which can result in an accident. _
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WARNING
Toujours utiliser les pneus de la taille et du type spéci-
fiés aux pages 5-22 à 5-24 de ce manuel. Toujours
maintenir la pression de gonflage des pneus adéquate
spécifiée à la page 5-26 de ce manuel. La conduite
d’un VTT dont les types de pneus ne conviennent pas
ou une pression de gonflage de pneus inégale ou in-
correcte pourrait entraîner une perte de contrôle du
véhicule et augmenter les risques d’accident. __Ne jamais rouler à des vitesses dépassant les limites
imposées par les conditions du terrain et sa propre ex-
périence.
WARNING
Toujours conduire à une vitesse adaptée au terrain,
aux conditions de visibilité et de fonctionnement, ainsi
qu’à son expérience. La conduite à des vitesses dépas-
sant les limites imposées par les conditions du terrain
et l’expérience du pilote augmente les risques d’acci-
dents dus à une perte de contrôle. _
ADVERTENCIA
_ Utilice siempre los neumáticos del tamaño y tipo
especificados para este vehículo en las páginas
5-22 ~ 5-24 de este Manual del Propietario. Man-
tenga siempre los neumáticos a la presión de in-
flado correcta que se indica en la página 5-26 de
este Manual del Propietario. El uso de neumáti-
cos inadecuados en este ATV o la conducción
del mismo con los neumáticos inflados a una
presión incorrecta o desigual, puede dar lugar a
una pérdida de control, con el consiguiente au-
mento del riesgo de sufrir un accidente. _No conduzca a velocidades excesivas para su
técnica o las condiciones reinantes.
ADVERTENCIA
_ Circule siempre a la velocidad adecuada al terre-
no, la visibilidad, las condiciones de manejo y su
experiencia. La conducción de este ATV a veloci-
dades excesivas para su técnica o las condicio-
nes reinantes incrementa el riesgo de perder el
control del ATV, lo cual puede ocasionar un acci-
dente. _
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WARNING
_

Never exceed the stated load capacity for
this ATV.


Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.


Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.


Always follow the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual for carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer.
_
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of cargo,
rider and accessories, and tongue weight):
165 kg


Front carrier: 30 kg


Rear carrier: 45 kg


Storage box: 2 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 330 kgf
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 15 kgf
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During operation
Always keep your feet on the footboards during
operation. Otherwise your feet may contact the
rear wheels.
WARNING
_ Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of your ATV
during operation. Removing even one hand or
foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV
or could cause you to lose your balance and
fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot from a
footboard, your foot or leg may come into con-
tact with the rear wheels, which could injure
you or cause an accident. _ Avoid wheelies and jumping. You may lose control
of the ATV or overturn.
WARNING
_ Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or
jumps. Don’t try to show off. _
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