brake YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 2002 Owners Manual

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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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2-13

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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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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4-13 1. Front brake lever
1. Levier de frein avant
1. Palanca del freno delantero
1. Rear brake pedal 2. Rear brake lever
1. Pédale de frein arrière 2. Levier de frein arrière
1. Pedal del freno trasero 2. Palanca del freno trasero
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the right handle-
bar. Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the front
brake.
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Rear brake pedal and lever
The brake pedal is located on the right side of the
machine and the brake lever is located on the left
handlebar. Push down on the pedal or pull the le-
ver toward the handlebar to apply the rear brake.
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4-15 1. Lock plate
1. Verrou
1. Placa de bloqueo
1. Lock plate
1. Verrou
1. Placa de bloqueo
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Parking brake
Use the parking brake when you have to start the
engine or park the machine, especially on a slope.
Apply the rear brake lever and push down the lock
plate to apply the parking brake. Squeeze the rear
brake lever to release the parking brake.
WARNING


Always set the parking brake before start-
ing the engine. The ATV could start mov-
ing unexpectedly if the parking brake is not
applied. This could cause loss of control or
a collision.


Always be sure you have released the
parking brake before you begin to ride. The
brake could overheat if you ride the ATV
without releasing the parking brake. You
could lose braking performance which
could cause an accident. You could also
wear out the brakes prematurely.
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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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5-5
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Front and rear brakes
Brake levers and brake pedal
Check for correct free play in the brake levers and
brake pedal. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it.
Check operation of the levers and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a firm
feeling when the brake is applied. If not, have the
ATV inspected by a Yamaha dealer. (See pages
8-51–8-57.)
Brake fluid level (Front brake)
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See pages 8-47–8-49.)
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
hose, joint or master cylinder of the front brake.
Apply the brake firmly for one minute. If the lever
moves slowly inward, there may be a leak in the
brake system. If there is any leakage, the brake
system should be inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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