2014 Polaris RZR 170 Owners Manual - Page 36

2014 Polaris RZR 170 Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Brake Pedal Depress the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle. Apply the brakes while starting the engine. Throttle Pedal Push the pedal down to increase engine speed. Spring pressure returns the pedal to the rest position when released. Always check that the throttle pedal returns norThrottle Brake mally before starting the engine. Pedal Pedal Make sure there's adequate throttle pedal freeplay. See page 70 for throttle pedal adjustment procedures. This vehicle is equipped with a throttle release switch, which is designed to reduce the risk of a frozen or stuck throttle. If the throttle cable should stick in an open position when the operator releases the throttle pedal, the engine will stop and power to the rear wheels will cease. The throttle release switch stops the engine in the event of a throttle system malfunction. Modifications to the throttle release switch could result in failure to perform as designed, which could result in an accident. Do not attempt to modify the throttle control system or replace it with any after market throttle mechanism. Always ensure that the throttle cable is installed and properly routed to the throttle control. 34

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Brake Pedal
Depress the brake pedal to slow
or stop the vehicle. Apply the
brakes while starting the engine.
Throttle Pedal
Push the pedal down to increase
engine speed. Spring pressure
returns the pedal to the rest posi-
tion when released. Always check
that the throttle pedal returns nor-
mally before starting the engine.
Make sure there's adequate throt-
tle pedal freeplay. See page 70 for
throttle pedal adjustment procedures.
This vehicle is equipped with a throttle release switch, which is
designed to reduce the risk of a frozen or stuck throttle. If the throttle
cable should stick in an open position when the operator releases the
throttle pedal, the engine will stop and power to the rear wheels will
cease.
The throttle release switch stops the engine in the event of a throttle
system malfunction. Modifications to the throttle release switch could
result in failure to perform as designed, which could result in an accident.
Do not attempt to modify the throttle control system or replace it with any
after market throttle mechanism. Always ensure that the throttle cable is
installed and properly routed to the throttle control.
Throttle
Pedal
Brake
Pedal