low oil pressure YAMAHA BIG BEAR PRO 400 2003 Owners Manual

Tires ....................................................5-21
How to measure tire pressure .............5-25
Tire wear limit......................................5-27
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
Reverse lock release wire ...................6-15
Shifting ................................................6-17
To start out and accelerate: ................6-19
To decelerate: .....................................6-21
Engine break-in ...................................6-23
Parking ................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27
Accessories and loading .....................6-29
Accessories.........................................6-29
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
67
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
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil ............................................ 8-13
Transfer gear oil replacement............. 8-23
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-27
Differential gear oil replacement ......... 8-31
Axle boots ........................................... 8-35
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-37
Air filter cleaning ................................. 8-43
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-49
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-51
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-53
Select lever safety system
cable adjustment .............................. 8-53
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-55
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-55
Rear brake shoe inspection ................ 8-57
Brake fluid level inspection ................. 8-57
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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,
8-55 ~ 8-73
Rear brakeCheck operation, pedal height and free play.
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9 ~ 5-11
Engine oil/
Transfer gear oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13 ~ 5-15,
8-13 ~ 8-25
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-17, 8-27 ~ 8-35
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-17, 8-55
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-21 ~ 5-27,
8-79 ~ 8-83
Fittings and FastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
LightsCheck for proper operation. 5-19, 8-91 ~ 8-95
Axle bootsCheck operation. 8-35
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