2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 34

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32 GENERAL INFORMATION j Shift Pedal The transmission is a 5-speed return shift type with reverse. Neutral is located between first gear and second gear as shown. To shift to the next lower gear, disengage the clutch, press the shift pedal down as far as it will go, engage the clutch gently, and then release the shift pedal. Before shifting into reverse, engage 1st gear. Then with the clutch lever pulled, push the reverse lock release lever and press down the shift pedal into reverse gear. Release the reverse lock release lever and shift pedal. Refer to the "Reverse Lock Release Lever" section for detailed instructions. If the engine is stopped, releasing the clutch lever and rolling the vehicle slightly while shifting will help shifting back to neutral. WARNING HAZARD Shifting into the reverse gear from the first gear and vice versa while moving. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Shifting the gears while the vehicle is moving can cause abrupt changes in speed and direction resulting in loss of control and accident with severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not shift the gears while the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the transmission. A. Shift Pedal A "return shift" means to go back to first gear from a higher gear, you must shift back through the gears one by one. The same is true when upshifting: each gear must be engaged before the next higher gear may be selected. To engage first gear from neutral, pull in the clutch lever and press down on the shift pedal, gently release the clutch lever, then release the shift pedal. To shift to the next higher gear, pull in the clutch lever, lift the shift pedal with your toe, gently release the clutch lever, and then release the shift pedal.

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32
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
Shift Pedal
The transmission is a 5-speed return shift type with
reverse.
Neutral is located between first gear and
second gear as shown.
A. Shift Pedal
A "return shift" means to go back to first gear from
a higher gear, you must shift back through the gears
one by one. The same is true when upshifting: each
gear must be engaged before the next higher gear
may be selected.
To engage first gear from neutral, pull in the clutch
lever and press down on the shift pedal, gently re-
lease the clutch lever, then release the shift pedal.
To shift to the next higher gear, pull in the clutch
lever, lift the shift pedal with your toe, gently release
the clutch lever, and then release the shift pedal.
To shift to the next lower gear, disengage the
clutch, press the shift pedal down as far as it will go,
engage the clutch gently, and then release the shift
pedal.
Before shifting into reverse,
engage 1st gear.
Then with the clutch lever pulled, push the reverse
lock release lever and press down the shift pedal
into reverse gear. Release the reverse lock release
lever and shift pedal.
Refer to the "Reverse Lock
Release Lever" section for detailed instructions.
If the engine is stopped, releasing the clutch lever
and rolling the vehicle slightly while shifting will help
shifting back to neutral.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Shifting into the reverse gear from the first
gear and vice versa while moving.
W
H
A
T
C
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N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Shifting the gears while the vehicle is mov-
ing can cause abrupt changes in speed and
direction resulting in loss of control and ac-
cident with severe personal injury or death.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Do not shift the gears while the vehicle is
moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the trans-
mission.