2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 32

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GENERAL INFORMATION 31 The foot pedal on the right side also operates the rear brake. WARNING HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in ATV overturning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Use low gearing and maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Keep weight uphill. Apply the brakes. Lock parking brake, after you are stopped. j A. Brake Pedal If you begin rolling backwards: Keep weight uphill. Never apply the rear brake while rolling back wards. Apply the front brake. When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well, and then lock parking brake. Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the Safe Operation chapter.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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The foot pedal on the right side also operates the
rear brake.
A. Brake Pedal
WARNING
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Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dis-
mounting while climbing a hill.
W
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N
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Could result in ATV overturning.
H
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W
T
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V
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D
T
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H
A
Z
A
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Use low gearing and maintain steady speed
when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the brakes.
Lock parking brake, after you are stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling back
wards.
Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well,
and then lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill.
Turn the ATV around and remount, following
the procedure described in the Safe Opera-
tion chapter.