Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual - Pre-Operation Checks

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Before using this machine, check the following points:

ITEM

ROUTINE

PAGE

Front brake

• Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.

• Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.

5-3–5-4,

8-25–8-28

Rear brake

• Check operation, condition and free play.

• Adjust if necessary.

5-3–5-4, 

8-25, 8-29–8-31

Fuel

• Check fuel level. 

• Fill with fuel if necessary.

5-5–5-6

Engine oil

• Check oil level. 

• Fill with oil if necessary.

5-7, 8-6–8-10

Final gear oil/

Differential gear oil

• Check for leakage.

5-7–5-8, 

8-11–8-16

Throttle

• Check for proper throttle cable operation and free play.

5-8, 8-24

Wheels and tires

• Check tire pressure, wear and damage.

5-9–5-12,

8-35–8-36

Fittings and fasteners

• Check all fittings and fasteners.

5-8

Lights and switches

• Check for proper operation.

5-8, 8-41–8-45

Axle boots

• Check for damage.

8-16

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