2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 72

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70 HOW TO RIDE 2WD/4WD Shifting the vehicle completely. • Stop Press • down. the selectable 2WD/4WD shift switch up or 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 żThe current operating condition is indicated with NOTE 2WD/4WD indicator lights. After shifting there is a time lag before the indicator lights change. Refer to the "Multifunction Meter" section in the "General Information" chapter. żWhen the shift switch is moved from "4WD" to "2WD", and vice versa, the transmission shifts when the vehicle has rolled a short distance. Drive off slowly to allow "4WD" to engage or disengage. As it engages, the indicator lights will change from "2WD" to "4WD" and vice versa. żIt is normal to hear a small clanking noise when "4WD" engages or disengages while rolling on hard surfaces, such as hard-packed dirt. NOTICE Shifting from "2WD" to "4WD" (or "4WD" to "2WD") when the vehicle is in motion could cause front drive train damage.

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70
HOW TO RIDE
j
2WD/4WD Shifting
•
Stop the vehicle completely.
•
Press the selectable 2WD/4WD shift switch up or
down.
NOTE
ż
The current operating condition is indicated with
2WD/4WD indicator lights. After shifting there is a
time lag before the indicator lights change. Refer
to the “Multifunction Meter” section in the “General
Information” chapter.
ż
When the shift switch is moved from “4WD” to
“2WD”, and vice versa, the transmission shifts
when the vehicle has rolled a short distance.
Drive off slowly to allow “4WD” to engage or
disengage. As it engages, the indicator lights will
change from “2WD” to “4WD” and vice versa.
ż
It is normal to hear a small clanking noise when
“4WD” engages or disengages while rolling on
hard surfaces, such as hard-packed dirt.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Changing from "2WD" to "4WD" or from
"4WD" to "2WD" while the ATV is moving.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
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.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
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 is in motion could
cause front drive train damage.