Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual - Periodic Maintenance and

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND 

ADJUSTMENT

Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrica-

tion will keep your machine in the safest and

most efficient condition possible. Safety is an

obligation of the machine owner. The most

important points of machine inspection, ad-

justment and lubrication are explained on the

following pages.

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Owner’s manual and tool kit

You are recommended to put this owner’s

manual in the vinyl bag and always carry it on

the bottom of the seat as shown. Put the own-

er’s tool kit and low-pressure tire gauge in the

storage box. 

1. Owner’s manual

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Servicing an engine while it is running.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Moving parts can catch clothing or parts

of the body, causing injury.

Electrical components can cause

shocks or can start fires.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Turn off the engine when performing

maintenance unless otherwise speci-

fied.

Have a Yamaha dealer perform service if

you are not familiar with machine ser-

vice.

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