Yamaha BIG BEAR 400 Owner's Manual - Caution:

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CAUTION:

_ 

Do not shift gears without releasing the

throttle. Damage to the engine or drive

train may occur. 

_ 

When slowing down or stopping, release the

throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and

evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower

gear. Be sure that the engine has sufficiently

slowed before engaging a lower gear. Improp-

er use of the brakes or shifting can cause the

tires to lose traction, reducing control and in-

creasing the possibility of an accident.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD 

Engaging a lower gear when the engine

speed is too high. 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN 

The wheels could stop rotating. This

could cause loss of control, an accident

and injury. It could also cause engine or

drive train damage. 

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 

Make sure the engine has sufficiently

slowed before shifting to a lower gear.

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