2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 30
2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual
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28 GENERAL INFORMATION The foot pedal on the right side operates the rear brake. j WARNING HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in ATV overturning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use low gearing and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Keep weight uphill. Apply the brakes. Lock parking brake, after you are stopped. A. Brake Pedal If you begin rolling backwards: Keep weight uphill. Never apply the rear brake while rolling back wards. Apply the front brake. When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well, and then lock parking brake. Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the Safe Operation chapter.