2002 YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 light

7-43 1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footrest.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to
turn the handlebars in the desired direction. As
you do so, put your weight on the footboard to the
outside of the turn (opposite your desired direc-
tion) and lean your upper body into the turn. Use
the throttle to maintain an even speed through the
turn. This maneuver will let the wheel on the inside
of the turn slip slightly, allowing the ATV to make
the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow speed
many times in a large off-road area with no obsta-
cles. If an incorrect technique is used, your ATV
may continue to go straight. If the ATV doesn’t
turn, come to a stop and then practice the proce-
dure again. If the riding surface is slippery or loose,
it may help to position more of your weight over the
front wheels by moving forward on the seat.
Once you have learned this technique you should
be able to perform it at higher speeds or in tighter
curves.
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7-61
CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV requires
you to properly position your weight to maintain
proper balance. Be sure that you have learned the
basic riding skills on flat ground before attempting
to cross a sloping surface. Avoid slopes with slip-
pery surfaces or rough terrain that may upset your
balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in the
uphill direction. It may be necessary to correct the
steering when riding on loose surfaces by pointing
the front wheels slightly uphill. When riding on
slopes be sure not to make sharp turns either up or
down hill.
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8-21 1. Oil gallery bolt 2. Cloth
1. Boulon de rampe de graissage 2. Chiffon
1. Tornillo del conducto de aceite 2. Trapo
Oil pressure check
1. Put a cloth around the cylinder.
2. Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt in the cylin-
der head.
3. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil be-
gins to seep from the oil gallery. If no oil
comes out after one minute, turn the engine
off so it will not seize and find the cause.
4. Start the engine and check the oil pressure.
5. After checking, tighten the oil gallery bolt to
the specified torque.CAUTION:_ Be sure to inspect the oil pressure after replac-
ing the engine oil. _
Tightening torque:
Oil gallery bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf)
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8-35
3. Pull out the air filter element.
4. Separate the foam cover from the air filter el-
ement.
5. Tap the element lightly to remove most of the
dust and dirt. Blow out the remaining dirt with
compressed air. If the element is damaged,
replace it.
6. Wash the foam cover gently but thoroughly in
water or solvent.
WARNING
_ When using solvent to clean the foam cover,
always use parts cleaning solvent. Never use
low flash point solvents or gasoline to clean
the foam cover because the engine could
catch fire or explode. _7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the filter
and let it dry.CAUTION:_

Do not twist the foam cover when squeez-
ing it.


Do not add oil to the foam cover.
_8. Inspect the foam cover. If damaged, replace
it.
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8-59 1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake levers, is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on just before
braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake
light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light come
on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction
a. To
make the brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction
b.
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8-81 1. Headlight cover
1. Cache de phare
1. Carenado del faro
1. Cover (× 2) 2. Bulb holder
1. Cache (× 2) 2. Fixation d’ampoule
1. Cubierta (× 2) 2. Portalámparas
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Replacing the headlight bulb
If the headlight bulb burns out, replace the bulb as
follows:
1. Remove the headlight cover.
2. Remove the cover and turn the bulb holder
counterclockwise to remove the defective
bulb.
WARNING
The headlight bulb is hot when it is on and im-
mediately after it is turned off. Wait for the bulb
to cool before touching or removing it. You can
be burned or a fire could start if the bulb touch-
es something flammable.
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8-83 1. Adjusting screw (× 2)
1. Vis de réglage (× 2)
1. Tornillo de ajuste (× 2)
3. Put a new bulb into position and secure it in
place with the bulb holder.
4. Reinstall the cover and headlight cover. Ad-
just the headlight beam if necessary.
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Headlight beam adjustmentCAUTION:
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.1. Vertical adjustment:
To raise the beam, turn the adjusting screw
clockwise.
To lower the beam, turn the screw counter-
clockwise.
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8-85 1. Storage box 2. Nut (× 2)
1. Compartiment de rangement 2.Écrou (× 2)
1. Caja portaobjetos 2. Tuerca (× 2)
1. Bulb holder
1. Fixation d’ampoule
1. Portabombilla
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Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Open the storage box. (See page 4-29.)
2. Remove the nuts together with washers.
3. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
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