2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Owners Manual - Page 61

2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Manual

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60 HOW TO OPERATE Moving Off the brake pedal. • Depress Put the gear shift lever into the "H" (High) or "L" • (Low) position. the parking brake. • Release increase engine speed by pressing on • Gradually the throttle pedal. Braking j żPractice starting and stopping (using the brakes) until you are familiar with the controls. NOTE 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. • NOTE 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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60
HOW TO OPERATE
j
Moving Off
Depress the brake pedal.
Put the gear shift lever into the “H” (High) or “L”
(Low) position.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually increase engine speed by pressing on
the throttle pedal.
NOTE
ż
Practice starting and stopping (using the brakes)
until you are familiar with the controls.
Braking
NOTE
ż
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.