2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 99

2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual

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SAFE OPERATION 97 Remember: żUse "4WD" on steep inclines or loose surfaces, or when stuck in the mud. żFor maximum torque shift into low range. żDo not drive in "4WD" on paved surfaces. żUse the variable front differential control lever to increase traction. Turning the Vehicle The new rider must learn this turning technique to make turns smoothly and quickly. Slide forward on the seat, and turn the handlebar in the direction of the turn. Lean your body to the inside of the turn while shifting your body weight onto the footboard on the outside of the turn. j WARNING HAZARD Turning improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN ATV could go out of control, causing a collision or overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in this section. Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at excessive speed. Practice turning at low speed in a large, open practice area. Slow down before entering a turn and use the throttle to maintain an even speed through the turn. When the turn is completed, straighten the handlebar and reposition your weight. Since both rear wheels of this ATV turn at the same speed, the inside wheel gives up traction (or "slips") on the ground during a turn. Sliding forward on the

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SAFE OPERATION
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Remember:
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Use “4WD” on steep inclines or loose surfaces, or
when stuck in the mud.
ż
For maximum torque shift into low range.
ż
Do not drive in “4WD” on paved surfaces.
ż
Use the variable front differential control lever to
increase traction.
Turning the Vehicle
The new rider must learn this turning technique to
make turns smoothly and quickly. Slide forward on
the seat, and turn the handlebar in the direction of
the turn.
Lean your body to the inside of the turn
while shifting your body weight onto the footboard
on the outside of the turn.
WARNING
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Turning improperly.
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ATV could go out of control, causing a colli-
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Always follow proper procedures for turning
as described in this section.
Practice turning at low speeds before at-
tempting to turn at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.
Practice turning at low speed in a large, open prac-
tice area.
Slow down before entering a turn and
use the throttle to maintain an even speed through
the turn. When the turn is completed, straighten the
handlebar and reposition your weight.
Since both rear wheels of this ATV turn at the same
speed, the inside wheel gives up traction (or "slips")
on the ground during a turn. Sliding forward on the