2011 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 30

2011 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual

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Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns to the idle position as soon as the lever is released. EBU18323 Speed limiter 4 Your ATV is equipped with an adjustable speed limiter. The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully opening, even when the throttle lever is pushed to the maximum. 1. Loosen the locknut. 2. To increase the maximum engine power available and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the maximum engine power available and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b). Do not turn the adjusting screw out more than 12 mm (0.47 in) or the throttle cable could be damaged. Always make sure the throttle lever free play is adjusted to 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in). (See page 8-27.) WARNING! Improper adjustment of the speed limiter and throttle could cause throttle cable damage or improper throttle operation. You could lose control, resulting in an accident. [EWB00241] 4-11 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting screw 3. No more than 12 mm (0.47 in) 3. Tighten the locknut. EBU18391 Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar. To apply the front brake, pull the brake lever toward the handlebar grip.

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4-11
4
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to be
sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it returns
to the idle position as soon as the lever is released.
EBU18323
Speed limiter
Your ATV is equipped with an adjustable speed
limiter. The speed limiter keeps the throttle from
fully opening, even when the throttle lever is
pushed to the maximum.
1.
Loosen the locknut.
2.
To increase the maximum engine power avail-
able and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn
the adjusting screw in direction (a). To de-
crease the maximum engine power available
and the maximum speed of the ATV, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b). Do not turn
the adjusting screw out more than 12 mm
(0.47 in) or the throttle cable could be dam-
aged. Always make sure the throttle lever free
play is adjusted to 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in).
(See page 8-27.)
WARNING! Improper ad-
justment of the speed limiter and throttle
could cause throttle cable damage or im-
proper throttle operation. You could lose
control, resulting in an accident.
[EWB00241]
3.
Tighten the locknut.
EBU18391
Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the right handle-
bar. To apply the front brake, pull the brake lever
toward the handlebar grip.
1. Locknut
2.
Adjusting screw
3.
No more than 12 mm (0.47 in)