2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 71

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SAFE OPERATION 69 Riding in Reverse Start the engine following the procedure in the "Starting the Engine" section. Before shifting into reverse, engage 1st gear. Then with the clutch lever pulled in 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. Turn around and look behind you before backing up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your way. Gently release the clutch lever while gradually increasing engine speed by pushing forward on the throttle lever as the clutch engages, and begin backing up cautiously. To stop while riding in reverse, close the throttle completely, leaving the clutch engaged so that the engine will help slow down the vehicle, and gradually apply the brakes. Sudden application of the rear brake can cause the front end of the vehicle to lift off the ground. Fully disengage the clutch as necessary to keep the engine from stalling. WARNING HAZARD Shifting into 1st gear while moving in reverse. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can cause the vehicle to stop suddenly and go forward. This can lift the front wheels off the ground and cause the operator to lose control. Or the vehicle can tip over backwards causing an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the shift pedal to change gears while the vehicle is in reverse. j WARNING HAZARD Going too fast in "R" (Reverse). WHAT CAN HAPPEN Going too fast in "R" (Reverse) can cause a loss of control and accident resulting in severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always maintain safe speeds. Use the Reverse Power Assist Switch only if additional power is needed.

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SAFE OPERATION
69
j
Riding in Reverse
Start the engine following the procedure in the
"Starting the Engine" section. Before shifting into re-
verse, engage 1st gear. Then with the clutch lever
pulled in push the reverse lock release lever and
press down the shift pedal into reverse gear.
Re-
lease the reverse lock release lever and shift pedal.
Refer to the "Reverse Lock Release Lever" section.
Turn around and look behind you before backing
up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your
way. Gently release the clutch lever while gradually
increasing engine speed by pushing forward on the
throttle lever as the clutch engages, and begin back-
ing up cautiously.
To stop while riding in reverse, close the throttle
completely, leaving the clutch engaged so that the
engine will help slow down the vehicle, and gradually
apply the brakes.
Sudden application of the rear
brake can cause the front end of the vehicle to lift off
the ground. Fully disengage the clutch as necessary
to keep the engine from stalling.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Shifting into 1st gear while moving in re-
verse.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
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A
P
P
E
N
Can cause the vehicle to stop suddenly and
go forward.
This can lift the front wheels off the ground
and cause the operator to lose control.
Or
the vehicle can tip over backwards causing
an accident.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Never operate the shift pedal to change gears
while the vehicle is in reverse.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Going too fast in “R” (Reverse).
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Going too fast in “R” (Reverse) can cause a
loss of control and accident resulting in se-
vere personal injury or death.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Always maintain safe speeds.
Use the Re-
verse Power Assist Switch only if additional
power is needed.