2015 Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXT Owners Manual - Page 5

2015 Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXT Manual

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BASIC SAFE DRIVING Knowing and following these rules for safe operation will increase your satisfaction with your new Kawasaki vehicle. Perform the Daily Checks Refer to the Daily Checks section for a list of items to check each day before use. Habitual performance of these checks will help to insure safer, more reliable usage. Be sure that any irregularities found during these checks are corrected before operating the vehicle. Drive Carefully and with Good Judgement We want you to be satisfied with your new Kawasaki vehicle, so drive carefully, safely, and exercise good judgement. Practice basic maneuvers so you can drive confidently and safely. Improper use of this vehicle can be hazardous. Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills or conditions. Handling characteristics of this vehicle change depending upon cargo load and driving modes. Read the Owner's Manual Read and understand this Owner's Manual. This is especially important for inexperienced drivers. Refer to this Owner's Manual if you have any questions. Off-Highway Use Only This vehicle is not an all-terrain vehicle; it is designed and equipped to be a multiuse utility vehicle for off-highway use only. Use of this vehicle on public roads and paved surfaces is hazardous. Do not operate this vehicle on public roads or paved surfaces. Occupant Capacity Make sure operators are 16 years or older with a valid driver's license. Each occupant must be able to sit with back against seat, feet flat on floor, and hands on steering wheel, handgrip or handhold. The operator should be tall enough to wear the seat belt properly and reach all controls. Passenger(s) should also be tall enough for the seat belt to fit properly and to be able to brace themselves, as necessary, by placing both feet firmly on the floor while gripping the handhold. Stay completely inside the vehicle. Never Drink and Drive Alcohol and drugs impair your judgement and slow your reactions. Even drugs prescribed by a physician can be dangerous. Check with your doctor. Use Proper Riding Gear Proper protective gear can reduce the severity of injury in the event of an accident. Choose a helmet most appropriate for your use of this utility vehicle. A helmet can reduce the risk of head injuries. Wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing.

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BASIC SAFE DRIVING
Knowing and following these rules for safe oper-
ation will increase your satisfaction with your new
Kawasaki vehicle.
Perform the Daily Checks
Refer to the Daily Checks section for a list of items
to check each day before use. Habitual performance
of these checks will help to insure safer, more re-
liable usage. Be sure that any irregularities found
during these checks are corrected before operating
the vehicle.
Drive Carefully and with Good Judgement
We want you to be satisfied with your new
Kawasaki vehicle, so drive carefully, safely, and ex-
ercise good judgement. Practice basic maneuvers
so you can drive confidently and safely.
Improper use of this vehicle can be hazardous.
Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills or
conditions. Handling characteristics of this vehicle
change depending upon cargo load and driving
modes.
Read the Owner’s Manual
Read and understand this Owner’s Manual. This
is especially important for inexperienced drivers.
Refer to this Owner’s Manual if you have any ques-
tions.
Off-Highway Use Only
This vehicle is not an all-terrain vehicle; it is de-
signed and equipped to be a multiuse utility vehicle
for off-highway use only. Use of this vehicle on pub-
lic roads and paved surfaces is hazardous. Do not
operate this vehicle on public roads or paved sur-
faces.
Occupant Capacity
Make sure operators are 16 years or older with a
valid driver’s license.
Each occupant must be able to sit with back
against seat, feet flat on floor, and hands on steer-
ing wheel, handgrip or handhold.
The operator should be tall enough to wear the
seat belt properly and reach all controls.
Passenger(s) should also be tall enough for the
seat belt to fit properly and to be able to brace them-
selves, as necessary, by placing both feet firmly on
the floor while gripping the handhold.
Stay com-
pletely inside the vehicle.
Never Drink and Drive
Alcohol and drugs impair your judgement and slow
your reactions. Even drugs prescribed by a physi-
cian can be dangerous. Check with your doctor.
Use Proper Riding Gear
Proper protective gear can reduce the severity of
injury in the event of an accident.
Choose a helmet most appropriate for your use of
this utility vehicle. A helmet can reduce the risk of
head injuries. Wear appropriate eye protection and
protective clothing.