User manual YAMAHA BIG BEAR 250-2007

[. . . ] It contains important safety information. OWNER'S MANUAL YFM25BW WARNING This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age. LIT-11626-20-16 1P0-F8199-12 EBU17091 EBU17170 INTRODUCTION EBU17270 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM25BW. This ATV represents the result of many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pace-setting racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV. [. . . ] WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tires may float, causing loss of traction and loss of control, which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate this ATV in fast flowing water or in water deeper than that specified in your Owner's Manual. Remember that wet brakes may have reduced stopping ability. If necessary, apply them several times to let friction dry out the linings. 7-28 7 Test your brakes after leaving the water. Do not continue to ride your ATV without verifying that you have regained proper braking ability. 1. Air filter case check hose ECB00290 CAUTION: After riding your ATV in water, be sure to drain the trapped water by removing the check hose at the bottom of the air filter case, the drive select lever box check hose, and the storage compartment check hose. Wash the ATV in fresh water if it has been operated in salt water or muddy conditions. 7 1. Drive select lever box check hose 7-29 WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or a collision. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Before operating in a new area, check for obstacles. Never attempt to ride over large obstacles, such as large rocks or fallen trees. When you go over obstacles, always follow proper procedures as described in the Owner's Manual. 1. Storage compartment check hose 7 RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN Riding over rough terrain should be done with caution. Look out for obstacles which could cause damage to the ATV or could lead to an upset or accident. Be sure to keep your feet firmly mounted on the footboards at all times. Avoid jumping the ATV as loss of control and damage to the ATV may result. EWB01160 SLIDING AND SKIDDING Care should be used when riding on loose or slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead to an accident. To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning your weight over the front wheels will sometimes help. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly operating over obstacles. 7-30 If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide sideways, control can usually be regained (if there is room to do so) by steering in the direction of the slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not recommended until you have corrected the slide. 7 7-31 With practice, over a period of time, skill at controlled sliding can be developed. The terrain should be chosen carefully before attempting such maneuvers, since both stability and control are reduced. Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers should always be avoided on extremely slippery surfaces such as ice, since all control may be lost. EWB01170 WHAT TO DO IF. . . This section is designed to be a reference guide only. Be sure to read each section on riding techniques completely. [. . . ] 6-8 Part locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Pre-operation check list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 V Valve clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25 Vehicle identification number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]