2011 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE Owners Manual - Page 90

2011 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE Manual

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88 SAFE OPERATION Unfamiliar Terrain Before driving in a new area be sure to check for hidden obstacles or hazards. Keep your speed down until you know the area well. You must know the terrain you intend to drive on and be familiar with your machine and its handling characteristics. Use existing trails and stay away from hazardous areas such as steep, rocky slopes or swamps. Be cautious when visibility is limited, as you may not be able to see obstacles in your path. Driving in Reverse Start the engine following the procedure in the "Starting the Engine" section. Before shifting into reverse, stop the vehicle completely. Refer to the "Gear Shift Lever" in the "Shift Levers" section and "Shifting Gears" section. Turn around and look behind you before backing up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in your way. Gradually depress the throttle pedal and begin backing up cautiously. To stop while driving in reverse, release the throttle pedal and gradually apply the brake. Avoid sudden application of the brake. j NOTICE Do not operate the gear shift lever to change gears while driving the vehicle in reverse, or the transmission may be damaged. Remember: żLook behind you before backing up. żDepress the throttle pedal gradually. żTo stop, gradually apply the brake.

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88
SAFE OPERATION
j
Unfamiliar Terrain
Before driving in a new area be sure to check
for hidden obstacles or hazards. Keep your speed
down until you know the area well. You must know
the terrain you intend to drive on and be familiar with
your machine and its handling characteristics. Use
existing trails and stay away from hazardous areas
such as steep, rocky slopes or swamps. Be cautious
when visibility is limited, as you may not be able to
see obstacles in your path.
Driving in Reverse
Start the engine following the procedure in the
“Starting the Engine” section.
Before shifting into
reverse, stop the vehicle completely.
Refer to the
“Gear Shift Lever” in the “Shift Levers” section and
“Shifting Gears” section.
Turn around and look behind you before backing
up to be sure there are no obstacles or people in
your way. Gradually depress the throttle pedal and
begin backing up cautiously.
To stop while driving in reverse, release the throttle
pedal and gradually apply the brake. Avoid sudden
application of the brake.
NOTICE
Do not operate the gear shift lever to change
gears while driving the vehicle in reverse, or
the transmission may be damaged.
Remember:
°
Look behind you before backing up.
°
Depress the throttle pedal gradually.
°
To stop, gradually apply the brake.