2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 42

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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40 GENERAL INFORMATION j Throttle Limiter The vehicle is equipped with a throttle limiter to decrease maximum engine power for an unskilled rider. The limiter functions by restricting the moving distance of the throttle lever. WARNING HAZARD Operating this ATV at excessive speeds. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Increases your chances of losing control of the ATV, which can result in an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. Loosen the lockout and turn the screw in or out. Turning in decreases the maximum engine power, turning out increases the maximum engine power. WARNING HAZARD Operating this ATV without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations and on different types of terrain. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete a certified training course offered by The ATV Safety Institute (ASI). They should then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operating techniques described in the Owner's Manual. For more information about the training course, contact an authorized ATV dealer or call: 1-800-887-2887.

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40
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
Throttle Limiter
The vehicle is equipped with a throttle limiter to
decrease maximum engine power for an unskilled
rider. The limiter functions by restricting the moving
distance of the throttle lever.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Operating this ATV without proper instruc-
tion.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
The risk of an accident is greatly increased if
the operator does not know how to operate
the ATV properly in different situations and
on different types of terrain.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Beginning
and
inexperienced
operators
should complete a certified training course
offered by The ATV Safety Institute (ASI).
They
should
then
regularly
practice
the
skills learned in the course and the oper-
ating techniques described in the Owner’s
Manual.
For
more
information
about
the
training
course, contact an authorized ATV dealer or
call:
1-800-887-2887.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Operating this ATV at excessive speeds.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Increases your chances of losing control of
the ATV, which can result in an accident.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Always go at a speed that is proper for the
terrain, visibility and operating conditions,
and your experience.
Loosen the lockout and turn the screw in or out.
Turning in decreases the maximum engine power,
turning out increases the maximum engine power.