2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 73

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72 SAFE OPERATION Riding in Reverse Start the engine following the procedure in the "Starting the Engine" section. Before shifting into reverse, make certain that the vehicle is completely stopped, and then move the shift control into the "R" (Reverse) position. Refer to the "Shift Control" section. Turn around and look behind you before backing up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your way. Gradually open the throttle and begin backing up cautiously. If additional power is needed while backing up, hold the reverse power assist switch in. When you release the switch, the vehicle's power and speed return to the reduced mode. Refer to the "Reverse Power Assist Switch" in the "Left Handlebar Switches" section. To stop while riding in reverse, close the throttle and gradually apply the brakes. Sudden application of the rear brake can cause the front end of the vehicle to lift off the ground. To shift out of reverse, first stop vehicle completely. Then move the shift control back to the "N" (Neutral) position. WARNING HAZARD Shifting into "D" (Drive) 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. j WARNING HAZARD Going too fast in "R" (Reverse). WHAT CAN HAPPEN Going too fast in "R" (Reverse) can cause a loss of control and accident resulting in severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always maintain safe speeds. Use the Reverse Power Assist Switch only if additional power is needed.

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72
SAFE OPERATION
j
Riding in Reverse
Start the engine following the procedure in the
“Starting the Engine” section. Before shifting into re-
verse, make certain that the vehicle is completely
stopped, and then move the shift control into the “R”
(Reverse) position. Refer to the “Shift Control” sec-
tion.
Turn around and look behind you before backing
up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your
way. Gradually open the throttle and begin backing
up cautiously.
If additional power is needed while backing up,
hold the reverse power assist switch in. When you
release the switch, the vehicle’s power and speed
return to the reduced mode.
Refer to the “Re-
verse Power Assist Switch” in the “Left Handlebar
Switches” section.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Going too fast in “R” (Reverse).
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Going too fast in “R” (Reverse) can cause a
loss of control and accident resulting in se-
vere personal injury or death.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Always maintain safe speeds.
Use the Re-
verse Power Assist Switch only if additional
power is needed.
To stop while riding in reverse, close the throttle
and gradually apply the brakes. Sudden application
of the rear brake can cause the front end of the ve-
hicle to lift off the ground. To shift out of reverse, first
stop vehicle completely. Then move the shift control
back to the “N” (Neutral) position.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Shifting into “D” (Drive) or “R” (Reverse)
while moving.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
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.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Do not shift the transmission while the vehi-
cle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the
transmission.