2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i Owners Manual - Page 58

2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 57 Selectable 2WD/4WD Shift Switch You can select "2WD" or "4WD" to suit various riding conditions. To shift, first stop the vehicle completely, then press the electrically selectable 2WD/4WD shift switch up or down. The switch is located on the right handlebar switch housing. The current operating condition is indicated with 2WD/4WD indicator symbols. After shifting there is a time lag before the indicator lights change. Refer to the "Multifunction Meter" section in the "General Information" chapter, together with the "2WD/4WD Shifting" section in the "HOW TO RIDE" chapter. WARNING HAZARD Changing from "2WD" to "4WD" or from "4WD" to "2WD" while the 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. j NOTICE Shifting from "2WD" to "4WD" (or "4WD" to "2WD") when the vehicle in motion could cause front drive train damage.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Selectable 2WD/4WD Shift Switch
You can select “2WD” or “4WD” to suit various rid-
ing conditions.
To shift, first stop the vehicle completely, then
press the electrically selectable 2WD/4WD shift
switch up or down.
The switch is located on the
right handlebar switch housing.
The current operating condition is indicated with
2WD/4WD indicator symbols. After shifting there is
a time lag before the indicator lights change.
Refer to the “Multifunction Meter” section in the
“General Information” chapter, together with the
“2WD/4WD Shifting” section in the “HOW TO RIDE”
chapter.
WARNING
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Changing from “2WD” to “4WD” or from
“4WD” to “2WD” while the ATV is moving.
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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.
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Always stop the ATV before changing from
“2WD” to “4WD” or vice versa.
NOTICE
Shifting from “2WD” to “4WD” (or “4WD”
to “2WD”) when the vehicle in motion could
cause front drive train damage.