Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual - Warning
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Tires
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV with improper tires,
or with improper or uneven tire pres-
sure.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or op-
eration of this ATV with improper or un-
even tire pressure, may cause loss of
control, increasing your risk of acci-
dent.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
1. The tires listed below have been ap-
proved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for
this model. Other tire combinations
are not recommended.
Manufacturer
Size
Type
Front
MAXXIS
AT25
× 8-12
C9221
Rear
MAXXIS
AT25
× 10-12
C9222
2. The tires should be set to the recom-
mended pressure:
●
Recommended tire pressure
Front 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Rear 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
●
Check and adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold.
●
Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum
specified could cause the tire to dis-
lodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm
2
, 3.2 psi)
Rear 22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm
2
, 3.2 psi)
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