2004 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 Owners Manual - Page 60

2004 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 Manual

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EBU12951 Shifting This model has a 5-speed forward and 1-speed reverse transmission with 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 as explained on page 6-4. Depress the shift pedal, and then release the reverse knob. 1. Shift pedal R. Reverse position N. Neutral position CAUTION: _ Do not coast for long periods with the engine off, and do not tow the ATV a long distance. Even in the neutral position, the transmission is only properly lubricated when the engine is running. Inadequate lubrication may cause damage. _ 6-5

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6-5
EBU12951
Shifting
This model has a 5-speed forward and
1-speed reverse transmission with centrifugal
automatic clutch. The transmission allows you
to control the amount of power you have avail-
able at a given speed or for starting, acceler-
ating, 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 as explained on
page 6-4. Depress the shift pedal, and then
release the reverse knob.
1.
Shift pedal
N.
Neutral position
R.
Reverse position
CAUTION:
_
Do not coast for long periods with the en-
gine off, and do not tow the ATV a long dis-
tance. Even in the neutral position, the
transmission is only properly lubricated
when the engine is running. Inadequate lu-
brication may cause damage.
_