2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 109

2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Manual

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SAFE OPERATION 107 Kawasaki Engine Brake Control This vehicle is equipped with the Kawasaki Engine Brake Control System. It can assist the operator when descending hills by supplementing the wheel brake systems with additional braking force that is produced by the engine. When descending hills, this system alone may not supply enough braking force. The operator should apply the brakes to keep speed safe for the terrain, visibility, operating conditions, and your experience. This system is applied automatically under certain conditions when the throttle is released. Normally you should descend straight down a hill, since riding at an angle could cause the vehicle to lean to one side and possibly tip over. Select low gearing before beginning your descent. Sit back on the seat and brace yourself by straightening your arms. Hold your speed down by keeping the throttle closed. Apply the brakes as necessary. This ATV is equipped with the electrically selectable 2WD/4WD. When driving in "4WD", all wheels (front and rear) are constantly driven by the drive train. This means that applying either the front brake (the right-hand brake lever) or the rear brake (the left-hand brake lever or the brake pedal) brakes both the front and rear wheels. Any brake application will brake the downhill wheels when climbing or descending hills. Avoid sudden application of either the front or rear brakes; it could cause the vehicle to overturn. For "2WD", avoid excessive use of the front brake; it could cause the vehicle to overturn. j NOTE żThis system does not function in reverse. It cannot function if the battery is disconnected. WARNING HAZARD Applying brakes improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Apply both front and rear breaks gradually.

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SAFE OPERATION
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Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
This vehicle is equipped with the Kawasaki Engine
Brake Control System.
It can assist the operator
when descending hills by supplementing the wheel
brake systems with additional braking force that is
produced by the engine. When descending hills, this
system alone may not supply enough braking force.
The operator should apply the brakes to keep speed
safe for the terrain, visibility, operating conditions,
and your experience. This system is applied auto-
matically under certain conditions when the throttle
is released.
NOTE
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This system does not function in reverse. It cannot
function if the battery is disconnected.
Normally you should descend straight down a hill,
since riding at an angle could cause the vehicle to
lean to one side and possibly tip over.
Select low
gearing before beginning your descent. Sit back on
the seat and brace yourself by straightening your
arms. Hold your speed down by keeping the throttle
closed. Apply the brakes as necessary. This ATV is
equipped with the electrically selectable 2WD/4WD.
When driving in “4WD”, all wheels (front and rear)
are constantly driven by the drive train. This means
that applying either the front brake (the right-hand
brake lever) or the rear brake (the left-hand brake
lever or the brake pedal) brakes both the front and
rear wheels.
Any brake application will brake the
downhill wheels when climbing or descending hills.
Avoid sudden application of either the front or rear
brakes; it could cause the vehicle to overturn. For
“2WD”, avoid excessive use of the front brake; it
could cause the vehicle to overturn.
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