weight YAMAHA BIG BEAR PRO 400 2005 Owners Manual

1-6
5For Oceania
Pour l’Océanie
Para Oceanía
5For Europe
Pour l’Europa
Para Europa
5FK-2151H-00
6
7
8For Europe
9For Europe
Pour l’Europa Pour l’Europa
Para Europa Para Europa
85 kg {187 lbs}
4WV-24877-A0
LOAD LIMITPULLING LOAD:
TONGUE WEIGHT:4018 N (410 kgf)
903 lbf
147 N ( 15 kgf)
33 lbf
4SH-2151K-00
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT
4SH-2156A-00
MODEL
POWER
:
DRY WHEIGHT:17.7 kW
273 kg YFM400FW
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Never operate on excessively rough, slippery
or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the
ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cau-
tious on these kinds of terrain.


Always follow proper procedures for turning as
described in this manual. Practice turning at
low speeds before attempting to turn at faster
speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed.


Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the
ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller
hills before attempting larger hills.


Always follow proper procedures for climbing
hills as described in this manual. Check the ter-
rain carefully before you start up any hill. Never
climb hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never
open the throttle suddenly or make sudden
gear changes. Never go over the top of a hill at
high speed.
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Always follow proper procedures for going
down hills and for braking on hills as described
in this manual. Check the terrain carefully be-
fore you start down any hill. Shift your weight
backward. Never go down a hill at high speed.
Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would
cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side.
Go straight down the hill where possible.


Always follow proper procedures for crossing
the side of a hill as described in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of
the ATV. Never attempt to turn the ATV around
on any hill until you have mastered the turning
technique described in this manual on level
ground. Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if
possible.
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4-39 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 2. Position indicator
1. Anneau de réglage de la précontrainte de ressort
2. Indicateur de position
1. Regulador de ajuste de precarga del muelle
2. Indicador de posición
1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
EBU11630
Front shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
b.NOTE:_ A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment. _
WARNING
_ Always adjust the shock absorbers on the left
and right side to the same setting. Uneven ad-
justment can cause poor handling and loss of
stability, which could lead to an accident. _
Standard position: B
A - Minimum (soft)
E - Maximum (hard)
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4-41 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 2. Position indicator
1. Anneau de réglage de la précontrainte de ressort
2. Indicateur de position
1. Regulador de ajuste de precarga del muelle
2. Indicador de posición
1. Special wrench
1. Clé spéciale
1. Llave especial
EBU01103
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted to suit the rid-
er’s weight and riding conditions.
Adjust the spring preload as follows:
To increase the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
a.
To decrease the spring preload, turn the adjusting
ring in direction
b.NOTE:_ A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment. _
Standard position: B
A - Minimum (soft)
E - Maximum (hard)
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EBU00230
Loading
Cargo or a trailer can change the stability and han-
dling of an ATV. You must use common sense and
good judgement when carrying cargo or towing a
trailer. Keep the following points in mind:

Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of cargo,
rider and accessories, and tongue weight):
220 kg


Front carrier: 45 kg


Rear carrier: 85 kg


Storage box: 2 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and car-
go): 410 kgf
Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer
hitch point): 15 kgf
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Do not exceed the maximum tongue weight.
You can measure tongue weight with a bath-
room scale. Put the tongue of the loaded trailer
on the scale with the tongue at hitch height. Ad-
just the load in the trailer, if necessary, to re-
duce the weight on hitch.


If you are carrying cargo and towing a trailer, in-
clude the tongue weight in the maximum vehi-
cle load limit.


Load cargo on the carrier as close to the center
of the vehicle as possible. Put cargo at the front
of the rear carrier. Center the load from side to
side.


Tie down cargo securely to the carriers. Make
sure cargo in the trailer cannot move around. A
shifting load can cause an accident.


Make sure the load does not interfere with con-
trols or your ability to see where you are going.
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Ride more slowly than you would without a
load. The more weight you carry, the slower
you should go. Although conditions vary, it is
good practice not to exceed low range 2nd
gear whenever you are carrying heavier loads
or when towing a trailer.


Allow more braking distance. A heavier vehicle
takes longer to stop.


Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow
speeds.


Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain
carefully. Added weight affects the stability and
handling of the ATV.WARNING
Never exceed the stated load capacity for this
ATV. Overloading this ATV or carrying or tow-
ing cargo improperly could cause changes in
vehicle handling which could lead to an acci-
dent.
Cargo should be properly distributed and se-
curely attached. Reduce speed when carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
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WARNING
_

Never exceed the stated load capacity for
this ATV.


Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached.


Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.


Always follow the instructions in your
Owner’s Manual for carrying cargo or pull-
ing a trailer.
_
MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT

Vehicle loading limit (total weight of
cargo, rider and accessories, and
tongue weight): 220 kg


Front carrier: 45 kg


Rear carrier: 85 kg


Storage box: 2 kg


Trailer hitch:
Pulling load (total weight of trailer and
cargo): 410 kgf
Tongue weight (vertical weight on
trailer hitch point): 15 kgf
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7-43 1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footrest.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As
you do so, put your weight on the footboard to the
outside of the turn (opposite your desired direc-
tion) and lean your upper body into the turn. Use
the throttle to maintain an even speed through the
turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large off-road area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn’t
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or loose,
it may help to position more of your weight over the
front wheels by moving forward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
curves.
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