2000 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 Owners Manual - Page 66

2000 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 Manual

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● ● ● ● Ride more slowly than you would without a load. The more weight you carry, the slower you should go. Although conditions vary, it is good practice not to exceed 2nd gear whenever you are carrying heavier loads or when towing a trailer. Allow more braking distance. A heavier vehicle takes longer to stop. Avoid making sharp turns unless at very slow speeds. Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose terrain carefully. Added weight affects the stability and handling of the ATV. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Overloading this ATV or carrying or towing cargo improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause changes in vehicle handling which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never exceed the stated load capacity for this ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and securely attached. Reduce speed when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for braking. 6-12

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Ride more slowly than you would with-
out a load. The more weight you carry,
the slower you should go. Although con-
ditions vary, it is good practice not to ex-
ceed 2nd gear whenever you are
carrying heavier loads or when towing a
trailer.
Allow more braking distance. A heavier
vehicle takes longer to stop.
Avoid making sharp turns unless at very
slow speeds.
Avoid hills and rough terrain. Choose
terrain carefully. Added weight affects
the stability and handling of the ATV.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Overloading this ATV or carrying or
towing cargo improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause changes in vehicle handling
which could lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never exceed the stated load capacity
for this ATV.
Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed
when carrying cargo or pulling a trailer.
Allow greater distance for braking.