2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 54
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual
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EWB00660 WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Improperly operating in reverse. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could hit an obstacle or even a person behind you, resulting in serious injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When you shift into reverse, make sure there are no people or obstacles behind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly. 6 1. Reverse knob "REV" 2. Shift pedal EBU20540 Shifting NOTE: When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should come on. If the indicator light does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. 4. Check behind you for people or obstacles, and then release the rear brake lever or brake pedal. 5. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue to watch to the rear while backing. This ATV has a 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission with a centrifugal, automatic clutch. The transmission allows you to control the amount of power you have available at a given speed or for starting, accelerating, climbing hills, etc. To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever to the closed position and repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops. To shift into reverse, first shift into neutral, and then turn the reverse knob clockwise. Depress the shift pedal, and then release the reverse knob. 6-4