2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Owners Manual - Page 47

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Big Bear 400 4x4 IRS Manual

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Brake fluid level (front brake) Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. (See page 8-28.) Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 Brake fluid leakage (front brake) Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the hose, joint or brake fluid reservoir of the front brake. Apply the brake firmly for one minute. If the lever moves slowly inward, there may be a leak in the brake system. If there is any leakage, the brake system should be checked by a Yamaha dealer. Brake operation Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to make sure they are working properly. If the brakes do not provide proper braking performance, check the brake pads and friction plates for wear. (See page 8-27.) EWB00540 WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always check the brakes at the start of every ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any problem with the brakes. If a problem cannot be corrected by the adjustment procedures provided in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer check for the cause. EBU19761 5 Throttle lever Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must open smoothly and spring back to the idle position when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if necessary. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Riding with improperly operating brakes. 5-4

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Brake fluid level (front brake)
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-28.)
Brake fluid leakage (front brake)
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of the
hose, joint or brake fluid reservoir of the front
brake. Apply the brake firmly for one minute. If the
lever moves slowly inward, there may be a leak in
the brake system. If there is any leakage, the brake
system should be checked by a Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out to
make sure they are working properly. If the brakes
do not provide proper braking performance, check
the brake pads and friction plates for wear. (See
page 8-27.)
WARNING
EWB00540
EBU19761
Throttle lever
Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Riding with improperly operating brakes.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
You could lose braking ability, which could
lead to an accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes. If a problem cannot be
corrected by the adjustment procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have a Yamaha dealer
check for the cause.