2011 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 56

2011 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual

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54 GENERAL INFORMATION to operate. If some emergency requires stopping the engine, shift the engine stop switch to the "OFF" position. Although the engine stop switch stops the engine, it does not turn off all the electrical circuits. If the engine stop switch is used, be sure to turn off the ignition switch after stopping the vehicle. Reverse Power Assist Switch (Override): This vehicle is equipped with a reduced reverse speed system. If additional power is needed while backing up, depress the reverse power assist switch. When the switch is released, the vehicle's speed and power return to the reduced mode. Starter Button: Refer to the "Starting the Engine" section of the "How to Ride" chapter for starting instructions. To start the engine, push the starter button with the front or rear brake applied in any shift position. j NOTE żFor the electric starter to operate, the engine stop switch must be set to the "RUN" position, the ignition switch must be turned to the "ON" position, and the brake must be applied, if the shifter is in a position other than "N"(neutral). 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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54
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
to operate.
If some emergency requires stopping
the engine, shift the engine stop switch to the "OFF"
position.
Although the engine stop switch stops the engine,
it does not turn off all the electrical circuits.
If the
engine stop switch is used, be sure to turn off the
ignition switch after stopping the vehicle.
Reverse Power Assist Switch (Override):
This vehicle is equipped with a reduced reverse
speed system. If additional power is needed while
backing
up,
depress
the
reverse
power
assist
switch.
When the switch is released, the vehicle’s
speed and power return to the reduced mode.
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.
Starter Button:
Refer to the “Starting the Engine” section of the
"How to Ride" chapter for starting instructions.
To start the engine, push the starter button with the
front or rear brake applied in any shift position.
NOTE
°
For the electric starter to operate, the engine stop
switch must be set to the "RUN" position, the ig-
nition switch must be turned to the "ON" position,
and the brake must be applied, if the shifter is in a
position other than “N”(neutral).