brake light YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 2004 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 ..................................... 4-11
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-13
Front brake lever ............................... 4-15
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-15
Parking brake ..................................... 4-17
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-19
Drive select lever ............................... 4-19
Recoil starter ..................................... 4-21
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-21
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-23
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-25
Seat.................................................... 4-27
Storage box........................................ 4-31
Front carrier ....................................... 4-31
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-31
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-15
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-17
Lights ................................................. 5-17
Switches............................................. 5-17
Battery ............................................... 5-17
Tires .................................................. 5-19
How to measure tire pressure ........... 5-23
Tire wear limit .................................... 5-25
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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
What to do if ........................................7-75
What to do...........................................7-75
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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 element 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 check ........................ 8-43
Rear brake shoe inspection ............... 8-43
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-45
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-47
Front brake lever free play.................. 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
Wheel removal.................................... 8-65
Wheel installation ............................... 8-67
Battery ............................................... 8-69
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Replenishing the battery fluid ............. 8-73
Fuse replacement .............................. 8-77
Replacing a headlight bulb ................. 8-79
Headlight beam adjustment................ 8-81
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ....... 8-83
Troubleshooting ................................. 8-87
Troubleshooting chart ........................ 8-89
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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1-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. Tail/brake light
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. Horn switch
21. Handlebar switchNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-21 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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1-PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-45–8-49
Rear brakeCheck operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-51–8-55
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-13–8-19
Final gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-15, 8-21–8-25
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15, 8-41
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19–5-25,
8-65–8-67
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-79–8-85
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-17, 8-69–8-75
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5-17
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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 headlights 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 all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
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Battery
Check fluid level and fill if necessary. Use only dis-
tilled water if refilling is necessary. (See pages
8-69–8-75.)
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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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8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearings*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation.
Correct if damaged.
Check toe-in.
Adjust if necessary.Steering shaft*Lubricate every 6 months with lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease).Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.Battery*Check specific gravity.
Check that the breather hose is working properly.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
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