2004 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 59

2004 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 Manual

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EBU00195 Reverse knob operation and reverse driving CAUTION: Before shifting, stop the machine and return the throttle lever to its closed position. Otherwise the transmission may be damaged. 1. Bring the machine to a complete stop and return the throttle lever to the closed position with the transmission in neutral. 2. While applying the rear brake lever, turn the reverse knob clockwise with your right hand. 3. Shift the transmission into reverse by pressing down on the shift pedal. NOTE: When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the machine. 4. Check behind you for people or obstacles, then release the rear brake lever. 5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue to watch to the rear while backing. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly operating in reverse. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could hit an obstacle or person behind you, resulting in serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When you shift into reverse, make sure there are no obstacles or people behind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly. 6-4

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EBU00195
Reverse knob operation and reverse
driving
CAUTION:
Before shifting, stop the machine and re-
turn the throttle lever to its closed posi-
tion. Otherwise the transmission may be
damaged.
1. Bring the machine to a complete stop
and return the throttle lever to the closed
position with the transmission in neutral.
2.
While applying the rear brake lever, turn
the reverse knob clockwise with your
right hand.
3. Shift the transmission into reverse by
pressing down on the shift pedal.
NOTE:
When in reverse, the reverse indicator light
should be on. If the light does not come on,
ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the machine.
4.
Check behind you for people or obsta-
cles, then release the rear brake lever.
5.
Open the throttle lever gradually and con-
tinue to watch to the rear while backing.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improperly operating in reverse.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could hit an obstacle or person be-
hind you, resulting in serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
When you shift into reverse, make sure
there are no obstacles or people behind
you. When it is safe to proceed, go slow-
ly.