2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 89

2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Manual

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SAFE OPERATION 87 Before Starting the Engine Three "musts" before starting the engine are: 1) Set the parking brake, 2) Put the transmission in neutral, Use the Parking Brake Always apply the parking brake before getting off your vehicle. If it should roll, it might be damaged or cause injury. NOTE żThe engine can be started in any shift position if the brake is applied. However, it is recommended to shift into neutral before starting the engine. 3) Check the throttle for proper operation. It should snap closed when released with the handlebars in any position. NOTICE The brake light goes on whenever you apply the parking brake. If you leave the brake light on for a long time, the battery may become totally discharged. Whenever you leave the vehicle, turn off ignition key. j

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SAFE OPERATION
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Before Starting the Engine
Three “musts” before starting the engine are:
1)
Set the parking brake,
2)
Put the transmission in neutral,
NOTE
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The engine can be started in any shift position if
the brake is applied. However, it is recommended
to shift into neutral before starting the engine.
3)
Check the throttle for proper operation. It should
snap closed when released with the handlebars
in any position.
Use the Parking Brake
Always apply the parking brake before getting off
your vehicle. If it should roll, it might be damaged or
cause injury.
NOTICE
The brake light goes on whenever you apply
the parking brake. If you leave the brake light
on for a long time, the battery may become
totally discharged. Whenever you leave the
vehicle, turn off ignition key.