2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 69

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SAFE OPERATION 67 Riding Terrain Before riding in a new area be sure to check for hidden obstacles or hazards. Keep your speed down until you know the area well. You must know the land you intend to ride on and be familiar with your machine and its handling characteristics to have a safe and enjoyable riding experience. Use existing trails and stay away from excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain. Don't attempt to ride over large obstacles. Hazardous conditions such as these can cause loss of control and an accident. Be cautious when visibility is limited; you may not be able to see obstacles in your path. WARNING HAZARD Failure to use extra care when operating this ATV on unfamiliar terrain. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes, without enough time to react. Could result in the ATV overturning or going out of control. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV. If you must ride over a small obstacle, approach it slowly. As the vehicle goes up and over the obstacle, shift your weight to stay centered over the vehicle. Use careful throttle control. Stand up if necessary to maintain your balance. j

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SAFE OPERATION
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Riding Terrain
Before riding in a new area be sure to check for
hidden obstacles or hazards.
Keep your speed
down until you know the area well. You must know
the land you intend to ride on and be familiar with
your machine and its handling characteristics to
have a safe and enjoyable riding experience. Use
existing trails and stay away from excessively rough,
slippery or loose terrain. Don’t attempt to ride over
large obstacles.
Hazardous conditions such as
these can cause loss of control and an accident. Be
cautious when visibility is limited; you may not be
able to see obstacles in your path.
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Failure to use extra care when operating this
ATV on unfamiliar terrain.
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You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or
holes, without enough time to react.
Could result in the ATV overturning or going
out of control.
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Go slowly and be extra careful when operat-
ing on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing terrain condi-
tions when operating the ATV.
If you must ride over a small obstacle, approach it
slowly. As the vehicle goes up and over the obstacle,
shift your weight to stay centered over the vehicle.
Use careful throttle control. Stand up if necessary to
maintain your balance.