2014 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 98

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SAFE OPERATION 97 WARNING HAZARD Inattentive operation in "R" (Reverse). Backing up without looking where you are going. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Inattentive operation in "R" (Reverse) could cause you to hit a person or obstacle behind you, resulting in severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Before shifting into "R" (Reverse), make sure there are no people or obstacles behind you, and then proceed at a safe speed. Always look where you are going, whether forward or in reverse. Remember: Look behind you before backing up. Open the throttle gradually. To stop, gradually apply the brakes. Riding in "4WD" "4WD" gives greater traction when you are climbing steep inclines, or driving on bumpy, sandy or slippery surfaces. If maximum torque is needed in these situations, shift into the low position with the shift lever. Refer to the "Shift Lever" section and "2WD/4WD Shifting", "Variable Limited Slip Front Differential," and "Shifting Gears" sections. j WARNING HAZARD Changing from "2WD" to "4WD" or from "4WD" to "2WD" while ATV is moving. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The handling characteristics of this ATV differ between "2WD" and "4WD" according to riding conditions. Changing operating mode while moving can cause a sudden change in handling performance which can cause the operator to lose control and have an accident. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always stop the ATV before changing from "2WD" to "4WD" or vice versa. • • •

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SAFE OPERATION
97
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WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Inattentive operation in “R” (Reverse). Back-
ing up without looking where you are going.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Inattentive operation in “R” (Reverse) could
cause you to hit a person or obstacle behind
you, resulting in severe personal injury or
death.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Before shifting into “R” (Reverse), make sure
there are no people or obstacles behind you,
and then proceed at a safe speed.
Always
look where you are going, whether forward
or in reverse.
Remember:
•
Look behind you before backing up.
•
Open the throttle gradually.
•
To stop, gradually apply the brakes.
Riding in “4WD”
“4WD” gives greater traction when you are climb-
ing steep inclines, or driving on bumpy, sandy or
slippery surfaces. If maximum torque is needed in
these situations, shift into the low position with the
shift lever.
Refer to the “Shift Lever” section and
“2WD/4WD Shifting”, “Variable Limited Slip Front
Differential,” and “Shifting Gears” sections.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Changing from “2WD” to “4WD” or from
“4WD” to “2WD” while ATV is moving.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
The handling characteristics of this ATV dif-
fer between “2WD” and “4WD” according to
riding conditions. Changing operating mode
while moving can cause a sudden change in
handling performance which can cause the
operator to lose control and have an acci-
dent.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Always stop the ATV before changing from
“2WD” to “4WD” or vice versa.