lock YAMAHA BIG BEAR PRO 400 2004 User Guide

8-53 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting nut
1. Contre-écrou 2.Écrou de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Valve clearance adjustment
The correct valve clearance changes with use, re-
sulting in improper fuel/air supply or engine noise.
To prevent this, the valve clearance must be ad-
justed regularly. This adjustment however, should
be left to a professional Yamaha service techni-
cian.
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Select lever safety system cable adjustment
The select lever safety system cable stretches
with use, resulting in improper function.
To prevent this, the cable must be adjusted regu-
larly. This adjustment, however, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer.
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8-55 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut
a. Throttle lever free play
1. Boulon de réglage 2. Contre-écrou
a. Jeu du levier d’accélération
1. Perno de ajuste 2. Contratuerca
a. Juego libre de la palanca del acelerador
1. Brake pad a. Wear limit
1. Plaquette de frein a. Limite d’usure
1. Pastillas del freno a. Límite de desgaste
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Throttle lever adjustmentNOTE:Adjust the engine idling speed before adjusting the
throttle lever free play.1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt until the throttle lever
free play is 3.0–5.0 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Front brake pad check
Check the brake pads for damage and wear. If a
brake pad thickness is less than 1 mm, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the pads as a set.NOTE:_ The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See page 8-79 for removal and in-
stallation procedures.) _
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8-59
Observe these precautions:

When checking the brake fluid level, make sure
the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level.


Use only the designated quality brake fluid, oth-
erwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor brake performance.


Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor brake performance.


Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid im-
mediately.


Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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8-65 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
a. Brake pedal position
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
a. Position de la pédale de frein
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
a. Posición del pedal del freno
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Rear brake pedal and lever adjustment
Pedal height adjustment
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt so that the top of the
brake pedal is positioned 5.0 mm below the
top of the footrest.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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8-69 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
1. Adjusting nut (brake cable) 2. Lever
3. Pin a. Gap
1.Écrou de réglage (câble de frein) 2. Levier
3. Axe a. Jeu
1. Tuerca de ajuste (cable de freno)2. Palanca
3. Pasador a. Separación
Brake lever free play adjustment
1. Loosen the locknut and fully turn in the ad-
justing bolt at the brake lever.
2. Screw in the adjusting nut on brake cable to
provide a gap of 0–1.0 mm between the lever
and the pin.
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8-71 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
a. Rear brake lever free play
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
a. Jeu du levier de frein arrière
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
a. Juego de la palanca de freno trasero
3. Turn the adjusting bolt until free play at the
brake lever pivot is 4.0–7.0 mm.
4. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
Operating with improperly serviced or adjust-
ed brakes could cause loss of braking ability,
which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:

Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.


Make sure the brakes do not drag.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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8-75 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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Clutch adjustment
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Slowly turn the adjusting bolt counterclock-
wise until resistance is felt. Then, turn it 1/8
turn clockwise.
3. Tighten the locknut to specification.NOTE:Turn the adjusting bolt counterclockwise to de-
crease the clutch free play and turn it clockwise to
increase the free play.
Tightening torque:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf)
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8-91 1. Headlight bulb holder cover
1. Cache de la fixation d’ampoule de phare
1. Cubierta del portabombillas del faro
1. Bulb holder
1. Douille d’ampoule
1. Portalámparas
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Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace the bulb as
follows.
1. Remove the bulb holder cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove the defective bulb.
WARNING
_ A headlight bulb is hot when it is on and imme-
diately after it is turned off. Wait for the bulb to
cool before touching or removing it. You can
be burned, or a fire could start if the bulb
touches something flammable. _3. Put a new bulb into position and secure it in
place with the bulb holder.
4. Install the bulb holder cover.
5. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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8-95 1. Storage box 2. Nut (× 2)
1. Compartiment de rangement 2.Écrou (× 2)
1. Caja portaobjetos 2. Tuerca (× 2)
1. Bulb holder 2. Bulb
1. Fixation d’ampoule 2. Ampoule
1. Portabombillas 2. Bombilla
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Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Open the storage box. (See page 4-37.)
2. Remove the nuts together with the washers.
3. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb from the bulb
holder by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Install a new bulb in the bulb holder by push-
ing it inward and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the bulb holder (together with the
bulb).
7. Install the washers, and then install the nuts.
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9-1
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1-CLEANING AND STORAGE
A. CLEANING
Frequent, thorough cleaning of your machine will
not only enhance its appearance but will improve
its general performance and extend the useful life
of many components.
1. Before cleaning the machine:
a. Block off the end of the exhaust pipe to pre-
vent water entry. A plastic bag and strong
rubber band may be used.
b. Make sure the spark plug and all filler caps
are properly installed.
2. If the engine case is excessively greasy, ap-
ply degreaser with a paint brush. Do not ap-
ply degreaser to the wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure to do the
job.
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