Target Audience:
Recreational riders, hunters, farmers, and utility users of the 2005 Yamaha Big Bear 400 ATV
Purpose of Manual:
Basic understanding of features, operation, and safe riding of the machine
Safety Information:
Warning and specification label locations, control functions, and riding safety guidance
Riding Techniques:
Special techniques and skills necessary to ride the machine, including hill, slope, and water crossings
Maintenance Guidance:
Periodic maintenance, adjustments, lubrication, and troubleshooting procedures
Controls and Identification
Warning Labels:
Location of the warning and specification labels
Control Functions:
Main switch, indicator lights, handlebar switches
Machine Identification:
Description and machine identification
Identification Numbers:
Key identification number, vehicle identification number, model label, identification numbers record
Controls:
Throttle lever, speed limiter, front brake lever, rear brake pedal and lever, parking brake, shift pedal, drive select lever, recoil starter
Fuel System Controls:
Fuel tank cap, fuel cock, starter choke
Other Equipment:
Seat, storage box, front and rear carriers
Starting:
Starting a cold engine, starting a warm engine, warming up
Riding Skills:
Starting out and accelerating, decelerating, shifting, turning, climbing uphill, riding downhill, crossing a slope, crossing through shallow water, riding over rough terrain, sliding and skidding
Special Operation:
Reverse driving, drive select lever operation, parking, parking on a slope
Break-In:
Engine break-in procedure
Loading:
Accessories and loading guidance
Judgment Topics:
Ride with care and good judgement, be careful where you ride, getting to know your machine
Checks:
Front and rear brakes, throttle lever, fittings and fasteners, lights, switches, battery, tires and tire pressure measurement, fuel, engine oil
Maintenance and Adjustments
Periodic Maintenance:
Lubrication, periodic maintenance intervals, tool kit use
Fluids:
Engine oil, transfer gear oil, final gear oil, differential gear oil replacement
Brake Adjustments:
Front brake lever free play, rear brake adjustment, brake shoe inspection
Chassis Adjustments:
Clutch adjustment, rear shock absorber adjustment, cable inspection, wheel removal and installation
Engine Adjustments:
Spark plug inspection, carburetor adjustment, idle speed adjustment, valve clearance adjustment, throttle lever adjustment
Electrical:
Battery replenishing, fuse replacement, headlight bulb replacement, headlight beam adjustment
Other Service:
Air filter cleaning, spark arrester cleaning, front axle boots
Tires:
Tire wear limit, tire pressure checks
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting guide and troubleshooting chart
Specifications:
Full specifications section
Additional Information:
Noise regulation, maintenance record, limited warranty, extended service, cleaning, storage
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Periodic Maintenance:
Periodic maintenance chart and intervals included in the manual
Lubrication:
Lubrication points and procedures covered
Maintenance Record:
Maintenance record section for logging service
Engine Oil:
Level checks and replacement procedures
Transfer Gear Oil:
Check and replacement procedures
Final Gear / Differential Oil:
Final gear and differential gear oil replacement procedures
Brakes:
Brake shoe inspection, front and rear brake adjustments, brake lever free play
Filters:
Air filter cleaning
Spark Plug / Spark Arrester:
Spark plug inspection, spark arrester cleaning
Cables and Boots:
Cable inspection, front axle boots, clutch adjustment