Vin YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 2003 Owners Manual

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
Shifting ...............................................6-15
To start out and accelerate: ................6-17
To decelerate: ....................................6-19
Engine break-in ..................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-23
Parking on a slope .............................6-25
Accessories and loading ....................6-27
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
Sliding and skidding ............................7-71
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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 ............................................ 8-13
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-21
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-27
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-31
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-37
Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-39
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-41
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-41
Front brake pad inspection ................ 8-43
Rear brake shoe inspection ............... 8-43
Brake fluid level inspection ................ 8-45
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-47
Front brake adjustment ...................... 8-49
Rear brake adjustment ....................... 8-51
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-57
Clutch adjustment .............................. 8-59
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-61
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ........................................ 8-63
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 8-63
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Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such
as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order
to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out
of control.


Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or
in water deeper than that recommended in this
manual. Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them several
times to let friction dry out the linings.


Always be sure there are no obstacles or peo-
ple behind you when you operate in reverse.
When it is safe to proceed in reverse, go slowly.


Always use the size and type tires specified in
this manual.


Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.
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4-19 1. Shift pedal N. Neutral position
1. Pédale de sélection N. Point mort
1. Pedal del cambio N. Punto muerto
1. Drive select lever
1. Levier de présélection
1. Palanca de selección de gama
EBU00083
Shift pedal
This machine is equipped with a constant-mesh
5-speed transmission. The shift pedal is located
on the left side of the engine. Neutral is at the bot-
tom position.
EBU00085
Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used for driving the ma-
chine either forward or in reverse. Refer to page
6-11 for drive select lever operation.
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5-15
CAUTION:_

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.5 L
With oil filter element replacement:
1.6 L
Total amount:
1.8 L
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5-16
ATTENTION:

Ne pas mélanger d’additif chimique à l’huile
afin d’éviter tout patinage de l’embrayage, car
l’huile de moteur lubrifie également l’embraya-
ge. Ne pas utiliser d’huile de grade diesel “CD”
ou une huile de grade supérieur à celui spécifié.
S’assurer également de ne pas utiliser une huile
portant la désignation “ENERGY CONSER-
VING II” ou la même désignation avec un nu-
méro plus élevé.


S’assurer qu’aucun corps étranger ne pénètre
dans le carter.
_
Quantité d’huile:
Vidange périodique:
1,5 l
Avec remplacement de l’élément de filtre à huile:
1,6 l
Quantité totale:
1,8 l
AT E N C I O N :

Para evitar el patinaje del embrague (debido
a que el aceite de motor lubrica también el
embrague), no mezcle ningún aditivo quími-
co. No emplee aceites con especificación
diesel de “CD” ni aceites de más alta cali-
dad que la especificada. Además, no debe-
rá emplear tampoco aceites que lleven la
etiqueta “ENERGY CONSERVING II” o su-
perior.


Asegúrese de que no se introduzca ningu-
na materia extraña en el cárter.
_
Cantidad de aceite:
Cambio de aceite periódico:
1,5 L
Con el reemplazo del elemento del filtro de
aceite:
1,6 L
Cantidad total:
1,8 L
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6-11 1. Drive select lever
2. Lock release button
a. Foward
b. Reverse
1. Levier de présélection
2. Bouton de déblocage
a. Marche avant
b. Marche arrière
1. Palanca de selección de gama
2. Botón de desbloqueo
a. Marcha adelante
b. Marcha atrás
EBU00186
Drive select lever operation and reverse
drivingCAUTION:
Before shifting, stop the machine and return
the throttle lever to its closed position. Other-
wise the transmission may be damaged.NOTE:When shifting into reverse, the transmission must
be in first gear.1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and re-
turn the throttle lever to the closed position.
2. Apply the rear brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into first gear.
4. While pulling the lock release button, move
the drive select lever toward the rear until it
completely stops.NOTE:When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
be on. If the light does not come on, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the machine.
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7-13
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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7-21
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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7-43 1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footrest.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As
you do so, put your weight on the footboard to the
outside of the turn (opposite your desired direc-
tion) and lean your upper body into the turn. Use
the throttle to maintain an even speed through the
turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large off-road area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn’t
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or loose,
it may help to position more of your weight over the
front wheels by moving forward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
curves.
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CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER
The ATV can be used to cross slow moving, shal-
low water of up to a maximum of 35 cm in depth.
Before entering the water, choose your path care-
fully. Enter where there is no sharp drop off, and
avoid rocks or other obstacles which may be slip-
pery or upset the ATV. Drive slowly and carefully.
WARNING
Never operate this ATV in fast flowing water or
in water deeper than that specified in your
Owner’s Manual. Remember that wet brakes
may have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply
them several times to let friction dry out the lin-
ings. If the ATV is operated through deep or
fast flowing water, the tires may float, causing
loss of traction and loss of control, which
could lead to an accident.
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