2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 72

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70 SAFE OPERATION WARNING HAZARD Inattentive operation in "R" (Reverse). Backing up without looking where you are going. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Inattentive operation in "R" (Reverse) could cause you to hit a person or obstacle behind you, resulting in severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Before shifting into "R" (Reverse), make sure there are no people or obstacles behind you, and then proceed at a safe speed. Always look where you are going, whether forward or in reverse. Remember: żLook behind you before backing up. żOpen the throttle gradually. żTo stop, gradually apply the brakes. Turning the Vehicle The new rider must learn this turning technique to make turns smoothly and quickly. Slide forward on the seat, and turn the handlebar in the direction of the turn. Lean your body to the inside of the turn while shifting your body weight onto the footboard on the outside of the turn. j WARNING HAZARD Turning improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this section. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed. Practice turning at low speed in a large, open practice area. Slow down before entering a turn and use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn. When the turn is completed, straighten the handlebar and reposition your weight. Since both rear wheels of this ATV turn at the same speed, the inside wheel gives up traction (or "slips") on the ground during a turn. Sliding forward on the

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SAFE OPERATION
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WARNING
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A
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A
R
D
Inattentive operation in “R” (Reverse). Back-
ing up without looking where you are going.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Inattentive operation in “R” (Reverse) could
cause you to hit a person or obstacle behind
you, resulting in severe personal injury or
death.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Before shifting into “R” (Reverse), make sure
there are no people or obstacles behind you,
and then proceed at a safe speed.
Always
look where you are going, whether forward
or in reverse.
Remember:
°
Look behind you before backing up.
°
Open the throttle gradually.
°
To stop, gradually apply the brakes.
Turning the Vehicle
The new rider must learn this turning technique to
make turns smoothly and quickly. Slide forward on
the seat, and turn the handlebar in the direction of
the turn.
Lean your body to the inside of the turn
while shifting your body weight onto the footboard
on the outside of the turn.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Turning improperly.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
ATV could go out of control, causing a colli-
sion or overturn.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this section.
Practice turning at low speeds before at-
tempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
Practice turning at low speed in a large, open prac-
tice area.
Slow down before entering a turn and
use the throttle to maintain an even speed through
the turn. When the turn is completed, straighten the
handlebar and reposition your weight.
Since both rear wheels of this ATV turn at the same
speed, the inside wheel gives up traction (or “slips”)
on the ground during a turn. Sliding forward on the