2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 7

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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SAFE RIDING INFORMATION AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. An ATV handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions. SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions: żRead this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating procedures described. żThe Owner's Manual should be kept in the waterproof plastic bag and stored in the storage case provided. żNever operate an ATV without proper instruction. Take a training course. Beginners should receive training from a certified instructor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 to find out about the training courses nearest you. żNever allow a child under age 16 to operate this ATV. żNever carry a passenger on an ATV. żNever operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets. żNever operate an ATV on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one. żNever operate an ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants. żNever consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV. Alcohol and drugs impair your judgment and reaction time. żBefore starting: put transmission in neutral and check the throttle control for proper operation. żRemember to apply the parking brake before getting off your ATV. żNever operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. żNever attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts. żAlways inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual. żAlways keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footboards of the ATV during operation. żAlways go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert to changing terrain conditions when operating the ATV. żNever operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced the skills necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.

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SAFE RIDING INFORMATION
AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. An ATV handles differently from other
vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneu-
vers such as turning and driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:
°
Read this manual and all labels carefully and follow the operating procedures described.
°
The Owner’s Manual should be kept in the waterproof plastic bag and stored in the storage case provided.
°
Never operate an ATV without proper instruction. T
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Beginners should receive training
from a certified instructor. Contact an authorized ATV dealer or call 1-800-887-2887 to find out about the
training courses nearest you.
°
Never allow a child under age 16 to operate this ATV.
°
Never carry a passenger on an ATV.
°
Never operate an ATV on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets.
°
Never operate an ATV on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one.
°
Never operate an ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You should also
wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
°
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this ATV. Alcohol and drugs impair your judgment
and reaction time.
°
Before starting: put transmission in neutral and check the throttle control for proper operation.
°
Remember to apply the parking brake before getting off your ATV.
°
Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain, visibility and operating
conditions, and your experience.
°
Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
°
Always inspect your ATV each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Always follow
the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this manual.
°
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footboards of the ATV during operation.
°
Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain.
Always be alert to changing
terrain conditions when operating the ATV.
°
Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and practiced the skills
necessary to control the ATV on such terrain. Always be especially cautious on these kinds of terrain.