2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 82

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80 SAFE OPERATION WARNING HAZARD Skidding or sliding improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You may lose control of this ATV. You may also regain traction unexpectedly, which may cause the ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control. Use caution and maintain low speeds to avoid uncontrolled skidding on areas covered with clay, mud, ice, or snow. These conditions are particularly hazardous when descending a hill or making a turn. Remember that this vehicle is not allowed on public streets, roads, or highways. On loose or slippery surfaces you may be able to improve steering control by moving forward on the seat. This puts more of your weight over the front wheels. Remember: żBe especially careful on very slippery and very high traction surfaces. żSteer in the direction of the skid. żDon't ride on public streets, roads, or highways. j

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80
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Skidding or sliding improperly.
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You may lose control of this ATV.
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Learn to safely control skidding or sliding
by practicing at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain.
On extremely slippery surfaces, such as ice,
go slowly and be very cautious in order to
reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out
of control.
Use caution and maintain low speeds to avoid un-
controlled skidding on areas covered with clay, mud,
ice, or snow. These conditions are particularly haz-
ardous when descending a hill or making a turn. Re-
member that this vehicle is not allowed on public
streets, roads, or highways.
On loose or slippery surfaces you may be able to
improve steering control by moving forward on the
seat. This puts more of your weight over the front
wheels.
Remember:
°
Be especially careful on very slippery and very
high traction surfaces.
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Steer in the direction of the skid.
°
Don’t ride on public streets, roads, or highways.