2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Owners Manual - Page 80

2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Manual

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SAFE OPERATION 79 Driving through Water Avoid driving through water whenever it is possible. When driving across shallow water, choose a location to enter and exit the water where the banks are not too steep or slippery. Check before entering for rocks, holes or other obstacles which may cause you to overturn or become stuck or submerged. Observe the following rules for operating the vehicle in water. WARNING Never operate the vehicle in rivers or streams where the water is flowing quickly. Such operation could lead to an accident if the vehicle loses traction and is swept into the current. Never operate the vehicle in fast flowing water or in water deeper than the bottom edge of the axle caps. After prolonged exposure to water, the wheel bearings may require lubrication or replacement. Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it has been exposed to salt water or operated in muddy conditions. j WARNING Wet brakes provide greatly reduced efficiency and could lead to an accident and injury. After operation in water, always apply the brakes long enough for friction to dry the linings. Also, the brake that gets wet may wear out faster. Check for brake wear more frequently if the vehicle is used in water. A. Axle Cap Remember: żAvoid driving through water whenever possible. żDon't drive in deep and fast moving water. żDry out the brakes.

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SAFE OPERATION
79
j
Driving through Water
Avoid driving through water whenever it is possi-
ble. When driving across shallow water, choose a
location to enter and exit the water where the banks
are not too steep or slippery. Check before entering
for rocks, holes or other obstacles which may cause
you to overturn or become stuck or submerged.
Observe the following rules for operating the vehi-
cle in water.
A. Axle Cap
WARNING
Never operate the vehicle in rivers or streams
where the water is flowing quickly. Such op-
eration could lead to an accident if the vehi-
cle loses traction and is swept into the cur-
rent.
Never operate the vehicle in fast flowing wa-
ter or in water deeper than the bottom edge
of the axle caps.
After prolonged exposure to water, the wheel bear-
ings may require lubrication or replacement.
Wash the vehicle in fresh water if it has been ex-
posed to salt water or operated in muddy conditions.
WARNING
Wet brakes provide greatly reduced effi-
ciency and could lead to an accident and
injury. After operation in water, always apply
the brakes long enough for friction to dry the
linings.
Also, the brake that gets wet may
wear out faster. Check for brake wear more
frequently if the vehicle is used in water.
Remember:
ż
Avoid driving through water whenever possible.
ż
Don’t drive in deep and fast moving water.
ż
Dry out the brakes.