differential YAMAHA BIG BEAR PRO 400 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 and warning lights.................. 4-3
Oil temperature warning light checking
method ............................................... 4-5
Speedometer ........................................ 4-9
Fuel gauge ......................................... 4-11
Handlebar switches ............................ 4-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 4-17
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-19
Front brake lever ................................ 4-21
Rear brake pedal and lever ................ 4-23
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Parking brake ..................................... 4-25
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-27
Drive select lever ............................... 4-27
Recoil starter ...................................... 4-29
Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-29
Fuel cock............................................ 4-31
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-33
Seat.................................................... 4-35
Storage box........................................ 4-37
Front carrier ....................................... 4-37
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-37
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-39
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-41
Auxiliary DC jack ................................ 4-43
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil/transfer gear oil ................. 5-13
Final gear oil/Differential gear oil ....... 5-15
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-15
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-17
Lights ................................................. 5-17
Switches............................................. 5-17
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Tires ....................................................5-19
How to measure tire pressure .............5-23
Tire wear limit......................................5-25
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
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
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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 ................................. 8-41
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 check ........................ 8-55
Rear brake shoe inspection ................ 8-57
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-57
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-61
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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, 8-13–8-25
Final gear oil/
Differential gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-15, 8-27–8-35
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15, 8-55
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19–5-25,
8-79–8-81
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-91–8-95
Axle bootsCheck operation. 8-35
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5-15
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Final gear oil/Differential gear oil
Make sure the final gear oil/differential gear oil is at
the specified level. Add oil as necessary. (See
pages 8-27–8-35.)
If desired, an SAE 80W90 hypoid gear oil may be
used for all conditions.NOTE:_ GL-4 is a quality and additive rating. GL-5 or GL-6
rated hypoid gear oils may also be used. _
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Throttle lever
Check to see that the throttle lever operates cor-
rectly. It must open smoothly and spring back to
the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha
dealer repair as necessary for proper operation.Recommended oil:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
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8-7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months1
year
Valves*Check valve clearance.
Adjust if necessary.Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.Air filter elementClean.
Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*Check starter (choke) operation.
Adjust engine idling speed.Crankcase breather
system*Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*Check for leakage.
Retighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.Fuel line*Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.Engine oil
Replace (Warm engine before draining).Transfer gear oil
Engine oil filter element
Replace.Engine oil strainer
Clean.Final gear oil
Check oil level/oil leakage.
Replace every 12 months.Differential gear oil
Front brake*Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-8.
Correct if necessary.Rear brake*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Clutch*Check operation.
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8-31 1. Oil filler bolt
1. Boulon de l’orifice de remplissage d’huile
1. Perno del orificio de llenado de aceite
7. Install the oil filler bolt.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
9. Install the final gear case cover bolts, and
then tighten them to the specified torque.
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Differential gear oil replacement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Place a container under the differential gear
case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the filler bolt and drain bolts to drain
the oil. Tightening torque:
Final gear case cover bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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8-33 a. Front drain bolt
b. Rear drain bolt
a. Boulon de vidange avant
b Boulon de vidange arrière
a. Perno de drenaje delantero
b. Perno de drenaje trasero
4. Install the drain bolts and tighten to specifica-
tion.
5. Fill the differential gear case with oil.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the differen-
tial gear case. _
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt (differential gear case):
a 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
b 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-3.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.47 L
Total amount:
0.50 L
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8-35 1. Boot (× 2)
1. Soufflet (× 2)
1. Guardapolvo (× 2)
1. Boot (× 2)
1. Soufflet (× 2)
1. Guardapolvo (× 2)
6. Install the filler bolt and tighten it to specifica-
tion.
7. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
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Axle boots
Check the protective boots for holes or tears. If any
damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.Tightening torque:
Filler bolt (differential gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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10-3
Quantity:
Periodic oil change (engine oil): 2.40 L
Periodic oil change
(engine oil with oil filter replacement): 2.50 L
Periodic oil change
(engine oil and transfer gear oil with
oil filter replacement):2.8 L
Transfer gear case oil 0.3 L
Final gear oil:
Type SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity
Periodic oil change 0.19 L
Total amount 0.25 L
Air filter: Wet element
Differential gear oil:
Type SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
Periodic oil change 0.47 L
Total amount 0.50 LModel YFM400FP/YFM400FW
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