2012 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 64
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual
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7 MAXIMUM LOADING LIMIT ATV loading limit (total weight of cargo, rider, accessories, and tongue): 210.0 kg (463 lb) Front carrier: 40.0 kg (88 lb) Rear carrier: 80.0 kg (176 lb) Storage compartment: 2.0 kg (4 lb) Trailer hitch: Pulling load (total weight of trailer and cargo): 4900 N (500 kgf, 1102 lbf) Tongue weight (vertical weight on trailer hitch point): 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf) Drive 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 to drive slowly (shift into first gear or low drive if available on this model) whenever you are carrying heavier loads or when towing a trailer. During operation Always keep your feet on the footboards during operation; otherwise, they may contact the rear wheels. WARNING! Removing even one hand or foot can reduce your ability to control the ATV or could cause you to lose your balance and fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot from a footboard, your foot or leg may come into contact with the rear wheels, which could injure you or cause an accident. [EWB01471] Avoid wheelies and jumping. WARNING! Attempting wheelies, jumps, and other stunts increases the chance of an accident, including 7-7