2014 Kawasaki KFX90 Owners Manual - Page 42

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GENERAL INFORMATION 41 j Throttle Lever The throttle lever is located on the right side of the handlebar. Pushing the lever forward increases engine speed. When released, spring force returns the lever back. Always check that the throttle lever returns normally before starting the engine. In addition, there must be adequate throttle cable play. Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter for the throttle cable adjustment procedure. Throttle Limiter The vehicle is equipped with a throttle limiter to decrease maximum engine power for an unskilled rider. The limiter functions by restricting the moving distance of the throttle lever. WARNING HAZARD Operating this ATV without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The risk of an accident greatly increases if the operator does not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations and on different types of terrain. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete the certified training course offered by The ATV Safety Institute (ASI). They should then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operating techniques described in the Owner's Manual. For more information about the training course, contact an authorized ATV dealer or call: 1-800-887-2887. 1. Throttle Lever

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GENERAL INFORMATION
41
j
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever is located on the right side of
the handlebar. Pushing the lever forward increases
engine speed. When released, spring force returns
the lever back. Always check that the throttle lever
returns normally before starting the engine. In ad-
dition, there must be adequate throttle cable play.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
chapter for the throttle cable adjustment procedure.
1. Throttle Lever
Throttle Limiter
The vehicle is equipped with a throttle limiter to
decrease maximum engine power for an unskilled
rider. The limiter functions by restricting the moving
distance of the throttle lever.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Operating this ATV without proper instruc-
tion.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
The risk of an accident greatly increases if
the operator does not know how to operate
the ATV properly in different situations and
on different types of terrain.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Beginning
and
inexperienced
operators
should complete the certified training course
offered by The ATV Safety Institute (ASI).
They
should
then
regularly
practice
the
skills learned in the course and the oper-
ating techniques described in the Owner’s
Manual.
For
more
information
about
the
training
course, contact an authorized ATV dealer or
call:
1-800-887-2887.