2009 Kawasaki KFX700 Owners Manual - Page 82

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SAFE OPERATION 81 Be careful if the surface is loose; the tires may skid and braking effectiveness will be reduced. Turning while descending a slope must be done very carefully and gradually to avoid tipping the vehicle over. The rider should keep his feet on the footboards and transfer his weight to the rear of the vehicle, and on the uphill side of the vehicle. j Normally you should descend straight down a hill, since riding at an angle could cause the vehicle to lean to one side and possibly tip over. Sit back on the seat and brace yourself by straightening your arms. Hold your speed down by keeping the throttle closed. Apply the brakes as necessary. Avoid sudden application of the front brake; it could cause the vehicle to overturn. WARNING HAZARD Applying brakes improperly. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Apply both front and rear breaks gradually. Remember: żStop and look for obstacles before descending a hill. żGo straight downhill. żShift your weight to the rear. żGo slowly. żAvoid excessive use front brake. żIf you must turn, do so carefully and gradually, keeping your weight toward the top of the hill.

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SAFE OPERATION
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Normally you should descend straight down a hill,
since riding at an angle could cause the vehicle to
lean to one side and possibly tip over. Sit back on
the seat and brace yourself by straightening your
arms. Hold your speed down by keeping the throttle
closed. Apply the brakes as necessary. Avoid sud-
den application of the front brake; it could cause the
vehicle to overturn.
WARNING
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Applying brakes improperly.
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Could cause ATV to overturn.
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Apply both front and rear breaks gradually.
Be careful if the surface is loose; the tires may skid
and braking effectiveness will be reduced.
Turning while descending a slope must be done
very carefully and gradually to avoid tipping the ve-
hicle over.
The rider should keep his feet on the footboards
and transfer his weight to the rear of the vehicle, and
on the uphill side of the vehicle.
Remember:
ż
Stop and look for obstacles before descending a
hill.
ż
Go straight downhill.
ż
Shift your weight to the rear.
ż
Go slowly.
ż
Avoid excessive use front brake.
ż
If you must turn, do so carefully and gradually,
keeping your weight toward the top of the hill.