2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 66
2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual
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64 SAFE OPERATION Before Starting the Engine Three "musts" before starting the engine are: 1) Set the parking brake, 2) Put the transmission in neutral, Use the Parking Brake Always apply the parking brake before getting off your vehicle. If it should roll, it might be damaged or cause injury. NOTE j żThe engine can be started in any shift position if the clutch is pulled. However, it is recommended to shift into neutral before starting the engine. 3) Check the throttle for proper operation. It should snap closed when released with the handlebars in any position.
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64
SAFE OPERATION
j
Before Starting the Engine
Three “musts” before starting the engine are:
1)
Set the parking brake,
2)
Put the transmission in neutral,
NOTE
°
The engine can be started in any shift position if
the clutch is pulled. However, it is recommended
to shift into neutral before starting the engine.
3)
Check the throttle for proper operation. It should
snap closed when released with the handlebars
in any position.
Use the Parking Brake
Always apply the parking brake before getting off
your vehicle. If it should roll, it might be damaged or
cause injury.