2011 Kawasaki MULE 600 Owners Manual - Page 61
2011 Kawasaki MULE 600 Manual
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HOW TO OPERATE 59 Moving Off the brake pedal. • Depress Put the gear shift lever into the "H" (High) and "L" • (Low) position for KAF400A or "F" (Forward) posi- Braking NOTE j żWhen the throttle pedal is released completely and • • tion for KAF400B. Release the parking brake. Gradually increase engine speed by pressing on the throttle pedal. NOTE 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. żPractice starting and stopping (using the brakes) until you are familiar with the controls. the throttle pedal completely. • Release Press on the brake pedal evenly and firmly. • WARNING Carrying cargo or towing a trailer will increase braking distances. Failure to allow for increased braking distance may result in accident and injury. Always allow more distance to stop when carrying cargo or towing a trailer.