2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 42

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40 GENERAL INFORMATION j Throttle Lever The throttle lever is located on the right side of the handlebars. 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. Throttle Limiter The vehicle is equipped with a throttle limiter to decrease maximum engine power for an unskilled rider. The limiter functions by restricting the moving distance of the throttle lever. WARNING HAZARD Operating this ATV without proper instruction. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The risk of an accident is greatly increased if the operator does not know how to operate the ATV properly in different situations and on different types of terrain. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Beginning and inexperienced operators should complete a certified training course offered by The ATV Safety Institute (ASI). They should then regularly practice the skills learned in the course and the operating techniques described in the Owner's Manual. For more information about the training course, contact an authorized ATV dealer or call: 1-800-887-2887. A. Throttle Lever B. Throttle Limitter

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40
GENERAL INFORMATION
j
Throttle Lever
The throttle lever is located on the right side of the
handlebars. 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
B. Throttle Limitter
Throttle Limiter
The vehicle is equipped with a throttle limiter to
decrease maximum engine power for an unskilled
rider. The limiter functions by restricting the moving
distance of the throttle lever.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Operating this ATV without proper instruc-
tion.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
The risk of an accident is greatly increased if
the operator does not know how to operate
the ATV properly in different situations and
on different types of terrain.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Beginning
and
inexperienced
operators
should complete a certified training course
offered by The ATV Safety Institute (ASI).
They
should
then
regularly
practice
the
skills learned in the course and the oper-
ating techniques described in the Owner’s
Manual.
For
more
information
about
the
training
course, contact an authorized ATV dealer or
call:
1-800-887-2887.