2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Owners Manual - Page 80

2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Manual

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78 SAFE OPERATION Driving in Reverse Start the engine following the procedure in the "Starting the Engine" section. Before shifting into reverse, stop the vehicle completely. Refer to the Gear Shift Lever in the "Shift Levers" section and "Reversing Gears" section. Turn around and look behind you before backing up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your way. Gradually open the throttle and begin backing up cautiously. To stop while driving in reverse, close the throttle and gradually apply the brake. Avoid sudden application of the brake. Driving in "4WD" "4WD" gives greater traction when you are climbing steep inclines, or driving on bumpy, sandy or snowy surfaces. It also helps break loose, with the differential locked under certain circumstances, when the vehicle is stuck in the mud. If maximum torque is needed in these situations, shift into the low position with the shift lever. Refer to the "Shift Levers" section and "2WD-4WD Shifting, "Shifting the Differential," and "Hi-Lo Shifting sections. j NOTE żDo not drive in "4WD" on paved surfaces, because CAUTION Do not operate the gear shift lever to change gears while driving the vehicle in reverse, or the transmission may be damaged. Remember: żLook behind you before backing up. żOpen the throttle gradually. żTo stop, gradually apply the brake. it increases tire and drive train wear and makes the steering feel tight. żUse "4WD" on steep inclines or loose surfaces, or when stuck in the mud, with the differential locked if necessary. żFor maximum torque shift into low range. żDo not drive in "4WD" on paved surfaces. Remember:

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78
SAFE OPERATION
j
Driving in Reverse
Start the engine following the procedure in the
“Starting the Engine” section. Before shifting into re-
verse, stop the vehicle completely. Refer to the Gear
Shift Lever in the “Shift Levers” section and “Revers-
ing Gears” section.
Turn around and look behind you before backing
up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your
way. Gradually open the throttle and begin backing
up cautiously.
To stop while driving in reverse, close the throttle
and gradually apply the brake. Avoid sudden appli-
cation of the brake.
CAUTION
Do not operate the gear shift lever to change
gears while driving the vehicle in reverse, or
the transmission may be damaged.
Remember:
°
Look behind you before backing up.
°
Open the throttle gradually.
°
To stop, gradually apply the brake.
Driving in “4WD”
“4WD” gives greater traction when you are climb-
ing steep inclines, or driving on bumpy, sandy or
snowy surfaces.
It also helps break loose, with
the differential locked under certain circumstances,
when the vehicle is stuck in the mud. If maximum
torque is needed in these situations, shift into the
low position with the shift lever. Refer to the “Shift
Levers” section and “2WD-4WD Shifting, “Shifting
the Differential,” and “Hi-Lo Shifting sections.
NOTE
°
Do not drive in “4WD” on paved surfaces, because
it increases tire and drive train wear and makes the
steering feel tight.
Remember:
°
Use “4WD” on steep inclines or loose surfaces, or
when stuck in the mud, with the differential locked
if necessary.
°
For maximum torque shift into low range.
°
Do not drive in “4WD” on paved surfaces.