2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 80

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78 SAFE OPERATION WARNING HAZARD Applying brakes improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Apply both front and rear breaks gradually. Be careful if the surface is loose; the tires may skid and braking effectiveness will be reduced. Turning while descending a slope must be done very carefully and gradually to avoid tipping the vehicle over. The rider should keep his feet on the footboards and transfer his weight to the rear of the vehicle, and on the uphill side of the vehicle. j Normally you should descend straight down a hill, since riding at an angle could cause the vehicle to lean to one side and possibly tip over. Shift into a low gear before beginning your descent. Sit back on the seat and brace yourself by straightening your arms. Hold your speed down by keeping the throttle closed. Apply the brakes as necessary. Avoid sudden application of the front brake; it could cause the vehicle to overturn.

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78
SAFE OPERATION
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Normally you should descend straight down a hill,
since riding at an angle could cause the vehicle to
lean to one side and possibly tip over. Shift into a
low gear before beginning your descent.
Sit back
on the seat and brace yourself by straightening your
arms. Hold your speed down by keeping the throttle
closed. Apply the brakes as necessary. Avoid sud-
den application of the front brake; it could cause the
vehicle to overturn.
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Could cause ATV to overturn.
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Apply both front and rear breaks gradually.
Be careful if the surface is loose; the tires may skid
and braking effectiveness will be reduced.
Turning while descending a slope must be done
very carefully and gradually to avoid tipping the ve-
hicle over.
The rider should keep his feet on the footboards
and transfer his weight to the rear of the vehicle, and
on the uphill side of the vehicle.