2006 YAMAHA YFZ450 tow bar

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1. Brake lever 2. Locknut 3. Adjusting bolt
4. Distance between brake lever and handlebar grip
1. Levier de frein 2. Contre- écrou 3. Boulon de réglage
4. Distance entre le levier de frein et la poignée
1. Palanca del freno 2. Contratuerca 3. Perno de ajuste
4. 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 handle-
bar. Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the
front brake.
The brake lever is equipped with a position
adjusting 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 adjusting bolt, loosen the locknut,
turn the adjusting bolt, and then tighten the lock-
nut.
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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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8Do not mount an accessory where it could
interfere with your ability to control the ATV.
Examples include (but are not limited to) a
heavy or bulky object attached to the handle-
bars which could make steering difficult, an
accessory that limits your ability to move
around on the seat, or one that limits your
view.
8Use extra caution when riding an ATV with
accessories. The ATV may handle differently
than it does without accessories.
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Loading
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:
8Never exceed the weight limits shown. An
overloaded ATV can be unstable.
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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.
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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
direction) 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 unpaved area with
no obstacles. 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 procedure again. If the riding surface is slip-
pery or loose, it may help to position more of
your weight over the front wheels by moving for-
ward 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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