brake light YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 2002 Manuale de Empleo (in Spanish)

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number .................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ..................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches ............................. 4-5
Throttle lever ....................................... 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Front brake lever ............................... 4-13
Rear brake pedal and lever ............... 4-13
Parking brake .................................... 4-15
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-17
Drive select lever ................................ 4-17
Recoil starter ..................................... 4-19
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-19
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-21
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-23
Seat.................................................... 4-25
Storage box........................................ 4-29
Front carrier ....................................... 4-29
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-31
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-17
Throttle lever ..................................... 5-17
Fittings and Fasteners ...................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Battery ............................................... 5-19
Tires .................................................. 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ........... 5-25
Tire wear limit .................................... 5-27
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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 ....................................... 8-23
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-29
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-33
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-39
Idle speed adjustment ....................... 8-41
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-43
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-43
Front brake pad inspection ................ 8-45
Rear brake shoe inspection ............... 8-45
Brake fluid level inspection ................ 8-47
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-49
Front brake adjustment ...................... 8-51
Rear brake adjustment ...................... 8-53
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-59
Clutch adjustment .............................. 8-61
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-63
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ........................................ 8-65
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 8-65
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Wheel removal .................................. 8-67
Wheel installation ............................... 8-69
Battery ............................................... 8-71
Replenishing the battery fluid ............. 8-75
Fuse replacement .............................. 8-79
Replacing the headlight bulb ............. 8-81
Headlight beam adjustment ............... 8-83
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ....... 8-85
Troubleshooting ................................. 8-89
Troubleshooting chart ........................ 8-91
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................. 9-1
A. Cleaning .......................................... 9-1
B. Storage ........................................... 9-7
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 10-1
CONVERSION TABLE ......................... 11-1
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear carrier
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Front carrier
5. Brake pedal
6. Front wheel
7. Headlight
8. Fuel cock
9. Starter (choke)
10. Recoil starter11. Taillight
12. Rear wheel
13. Shift pedal
14. Drive select lever
15. Rear brake lever
16. Parking brake
17. Main switch
18. Front brake lever
19. Throttle lever
20. Handlebar switchNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-19 1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant
1. Tapón del depósito de combustible
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Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
Put the transmission in neutral and set the
parking brake before starting the engine or the
ATV could start to move unexpectedly, which
could cause an accident.
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Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.5-5 ~ 5-7,
8-45 ~ 8-57
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-13 ~ 8-21
Final gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-17, 8-23 ~ 8-27
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-43
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-21 ~ 5-27,
8-67 ~ 8-69
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-19, 8-81 ~ 8-85
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-19, 8-71 ~ 8-77
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5-19
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Fittings and Fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlight and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of the light switch, engine
stop switch and any other switches. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Battery
Check fluid level and fill if necessary. Use only dis-
tilled water if refilling is necessary. (See pages
8-71 ~ 8-77.)
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6-5 1. Fully open 2. Half open
3. Closed a. Starter (choke)
1. Complètement ouvert 2. Mi-ouvert
3. Ferméa. Starter (enrichisseur)
1. Abre completamente 2. Semiabierto
3. Cerrado a. Starter (choke)
NOTE:_

When the transmission is in neutral, the neu-
tral indicator light should come on. If the light
does not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect it.


The engine can be started in any gear if the
rear brake lever is applied. However, it is rec-
ommended to shift into neutral before starting
the engine.
_5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position
1: Cold engine start-ambient tempera-
ture below 5°C.
Position
2: Cold engine start-ambient tempera-
ture at 0°C ~ 30°C and warming up
position.
Position
3: Cold engine start-ambient tempera-
ture above 25°C and warm engine
start position.
6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by pushing the start switch.
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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
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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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8-59 1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake levers, is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on just before
braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake
light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light come
on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction
a. To
make the brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction
b.
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