2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 57
2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual
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GENERAL INFORMATION 55 WARNING HAZARD Shifting into "H" (High) or "L" (Low) or "R" (Reverse) while moving. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Shifting the transmission while the vehicle is moving can cause abrupt changes in speed and direction resulting in loss of control and accident with severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not shift the transmission while the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the transmission. 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. j NOTICE Do not shift to "R"(Reverse) when the vehicle is moving or with the engine running above idling speed, or the transmission could be damaged.