2012 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE SGE Owners Manual - Page 82

80 HOW TO OPERATE Shifting to Locked-Axle Mode the vehicle completely. • Stop Shift the selectable 2WD/4WD shift switch to • "4WD". the shift lever all the way rearward to Locked • Move -Axle Mode (LOCK). crossing the obstacle, move the shift lever • After forward to Differential (Unlocked ) Mode. When Stuck This vehicle is equipped with a drive belt protection system that protects the drive belt from wear/tear and damage from excessive load caused by engine revving up while the wheels are stuck and unable to turn. This system is activated under the following conditions: shift lever is engaged in forward or reverse • Gear gear. are stuck and unable to turn. • Wheels • Engine is revved higher than 3 000 rpm. When the protection system mode is activated: engine speed suddenly decreased even with • The the throttle pedal depressed. belt Indicator light in the multifunction meter • The starts flashing to warn the operator that protection system is activated. Release the throttle pedal immediately to protect the drive belt and take the following actions to escape from the stuck condition. the gear shift lever to the Low position, • Change select the "4WD" condition, move the differential shift lever to the Locked-Axle mode (LOCK) position, and try to escape by slowly revving up the j NOTE żBy moving the shift lever to rearward (Lock), driv- ing force to both wheels is equalized thereby increasing traction. The differential control is effective only when "4WD" is engaged. Shifting to Differential (Unlocked-Axle) Model the lever top button and move the shift lever • Push all the way forward (UN-LOCK).