2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Owners Manual - Page 67

2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Manual

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HOW TO OPERATE 65 Braking NOTE Stopping the Engine the throttle pedal completely. • Release Put the gear shift lever into the "N" (Neutral) posi• tion. the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle • Apply from rolling. • Turn the main switch key to the "OFF" position. j żWhen the throttle pedal is released completely and the engine speed drops near an idle, the vehicle has no engine braking. This is caused by the vehicle's automatic transmission which releases the engine at very low speed to prevent it from stalling. Employ the brakes to control the vehicle's speed. the throttle pedal completely. • Release Press on the brake pedal evenly and firmly. • WARNING When carrying cargo or towing a trailer, remember that load weight will increase braking distances. Failure to allow for increased braking distance may result in accident and injury.

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HOW TO OPERATE
65
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Braking
NOTE
°
When the throttle pedal is released completely and
the engine speed drops near an idle, the vehicle
has no engine braking. This is caused by the ve-
hicle’s automatic transmission which releases the
engine at very low speed to prevent it from stalling.
Employ the brakes to control the vehicle’s speed.
Release the throttle pedal completely.
Press on the brake pedal evenly and firmly.
WARNING
When carrying cargo or towing a trailer, re-
member that load weight will increase brak-
ing distances. Failure to allow for increased
braking distance may result in accident and
injury.
Stopping the Engine
Release the throttle pedal completely.
Put the gear shift lever into the “N” (Neutral) posi-
tion.
Apply the parking brake to help prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
Turn the main switch key to the “OFF” position.