2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 32

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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30 GENERAL INFORMATION j Clutch Lever The clutch lever on the left side of the handlebar disengages the clutch when pulled in. Always pull in the clutch lever before starting the engine. If the clutch lever has too much free paly, it may not properly disengage the clutch. Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter for the clutch adjustment procedure. Reverse Lock Release Lever This vehicle is equipped with a reverse gear. The reverse lock release lever is mounted on the right side of the handlebars. You need to push this lever to shift into reverse gear. In order to shift into reverse, follow the procedure: Start the engine following the procedure in the "Starting the Engine" section. 2. Make certain the vehicle is completely stopped, the transmission is in neutral, and the engine is idling. 3. Pull in the clutch lever and shift into the first gear. 4. Push the reverse lock release lever and press down the shift pedal into reverse gear. 5. Release the reverse lock release lever and shift pedal. 6. The vehicle can now be operated in reverse. 1. 1. 2. To shift out of reverse, follow this procedure: Stop the vehicle completely. Pull in the clutch and lift the shift pedal up to the first gear. A. Clutch Lever

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30
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
Clutch Lever
The clutch lever on the left side of the handlebar
disengages the clutch when pulled in. Always pull in
the clutch lever before starting the engine.
If the clutch lever has too much free paly, it may not
properly disengage the clutch. Refer to the MAINTE-
NANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter for the clutch
adjustment procedure.
A. Clutch Lever
Reverse Lock Release Lever
This vehicle is equipped with a reverse gear.
The reverse lock release lever is mounted on the
right side of the handlebars. You need to push this
lever to shift into reverse gear.
In order to shift into reverse, follow the procedure:
1.
Start the engine following the procedure in the
“Starting the Engine” section.
2.
Make certain the vehicle is completely stopped,
the transmission is in neutral, and the engine is
idling.
3.
Pull in the clutch lever and shift into the first
gear.
4.
Push the reverse lock release lever and press
down the shift pedal into reverse gear.
5.
Release the reverse lock release lever and shift
pedal.
6.
The vehicle can now be operated in reverse.
To shift out of reverse, follow this procedure:
1.
Stop the vehicle completely.
2.
Pull in the clutch and lift the shift pedal up to the
first gear.