2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 43

2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Manual

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42 GENERAL INFORMATION j 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. Throttle Lever The throttle lever is located on the right side of the handlebar. Pushing the lever forward increases engine speed. When released, spring pressure returns the lever to the rear. Always check that the throttle lever returns normally before starting the engine. In addition, there must be adequate throttle cable play. Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter for the throttle cable adjustment procedure. 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. A. Throttle Lever

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42
GENERAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
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Inattentive operation in “R” (Reverse). Back-
ing up without looking where you are going.
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Inattentive operation in “R” (Reverse) could
cause you to hit a person or obstacle behind
you, resulting in severe personal injury or
death.
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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.
NOTICE
Do not shift to “R” (Reverse) when the ve-
hicle is moving or with the engine running
above idling speed,
or the transmission
could be damaged.
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever is located on the right side of the
handlebar. Pushing the lever forward increases en-
gine speed. When released, spring pressure returns
the lever to the rear. Always check that the throttle
lever returns normally before starting the engine. In
addition, there must be adequate throttle cable play.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
chapter for the throttle cable adjustment procedure.
A. Throttle Lever