2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 79

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SAFE OPERATION 77 WARNING HAZARD Improperly crossing hills. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible. When crossing the side of a hill: Always follow proper procedures as described in this manual. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV. Descending Hills Slow down or stop at the top of a hill so you can pick a safe path for descent where you can clearly see far enough ahead to avoid any obstacles. WARNING HAZARD Going down a hill improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for going down hills as described in this manual. Note: a special technique is required when braking as you go down a hill. Always check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill. Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill where possible. j

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SAFE OPERATION
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WARNING
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A
R
D
Improperly crossing hills.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to
overturn.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if pos-
sible.
When crossing the side of a hill:
Always follow proper procedures as de-
scribed in this manual.
Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose
surfaces.
Shift your weight to the uphill side of the ATV.
Descending Hills
Slow down or stop at the top of a hill so you can
pick a safe path for descent where you can clearly
see far enough ahead to avoid any obstacles.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Going down a hill improperly.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Could cause loss of control or cause ATV to
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 going
down hills as described in this manual. Note:
a special technique is required when braking
as you go down a hill.
Always check the terrain carefully before you
start down any hill.
Shift your weight backward.
Never go down a hill at high speed.
Avoid going down a hill at an angle that
would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to
one side.
Go straight down the hill where
possible.