2005 YAMAHA YFZ450 tow bar

4-17 1. Brake lever 2. Locknut 3. Adjusting bolt
a. Distance between brake lever and handlebar grip
1. Levier de frein 2. Contre-écrou 3. Boulon de réglage
a. Distance entre le levier de frein et la poignée
1. Palanca del freno 2. Contratuerca 3. Perno de ajuste
a. Distancia entre la palanca del freno y la empuñadura del
manillar
1. Brake pedal
1. Pédale de frein
1. Pedal del freno
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right handlebar.
Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the front
brake.
The brake lever is equipped with a position adjust-
ing bolt. To adjust the distance between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip, hold the lever away
from the handlebar so it does not contact the ad-
justing bolt, loosen the locknut, turn the adjusting
bolt, and then tighten the locknut.
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right side of the
machine. Push down on the pedal to apply the rear
brake.
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Do not mount an accessory where it could in-
terfere with your ability to control the ATV. Ex-
amples include (but are not limited to) a heavy
or bulky object attached to the handlebars
which could make steering difficult, an acces-
sory that limits your ability to move around on
the seat, or one that limits your view.


Use extra caution when riding an ATV with ac-
cessories. The ATV may handle differently
than it does without accessories.
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As originally equipped, this ATV is not designed to
carry cargo or tow a trailer. If you choose to add
accessories so that you can carry cargo or tow a
trailer, you must use common sense and good
judgement. Keep the following points in mind:
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7-43 1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footboard.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose- pied extérieur.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie exterior.
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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