2010 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 51

2010 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual

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EBU20291 Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold engine, with the exception that the starter (choke) is not required when the engine is warm. Instead, start the engine with the throttle slightly open. EBU20481 2. While applying the rear brake lever or brake pedal, turn the reverse knob clockwise with your right hand. 3. Shift the transmission into reverse by pressing down on the shift pedal, and then release the reverse knob. Operating the reverse knob and driving in reverse EWB00720 WARNING Improper operation in reverse could make you hit an obstacle or even a person behind you, resulting in serious injury. When you shift into reverse, make sure there are no people or obstacles behind you. When it is safe to proceed, go slowly. ECB00170 6 1. Reverse knob "REV" 2. Shift pedal NOTICE Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the transmission may be damaged. 1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop and shift the transmission into neutral. 6-3 TIP 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.

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EBU20291
Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the starter (choke)
is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,
start the engine with the throttle slightly open.
EBU20481
Operating the reverse knob and driving
in reverse
WARNING
EWB00720
Improper operation in reverse could make you
hit an obstacle or even a person behind you,
resulting in serious injury. When you shift into
reverse, make sure there are no people or ob-
stacles behind you. When it is safe to proceed,
go slowly.
NOTICE
ECB00170
Before shifting, stop the ATV, otherwise the
transmission may be damaged.
1.
Bring the ATV to a complete stop and shift the
transmission into neutral.
2.
While applying the rear brake lever or brake
pedal, turn the reverse knob clockwise with
your right hand.
3.
Shift the transmission into reverse by pressing
down on the shift pedal, and then release the
reverse knob.
TIP
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.
1.
Reverse knob “REV”
2.
Shift pedal