2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 71

2012 Kawasaki Teryx4 750 4x4 Manual

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HOW TO OPERATE 69 Shifting Gears the vehicle completely. • Stop the shift lever into the "H" (High) or "L" (Low) • Move position. you intend to operate the vehicle in reverse, • If move the shift lever into the "R" (Reverse) posi- WARNING Shifting the transmission while the vehicle is moving can cause abrupt changes in speed and direction resulting in loss of control and accident with severe personal injury or death. Do not shift the transmission while the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the transmission. j • tion. Refer to the "Driving in Reverse" section in the "SAFE OPERATION" chapter. Gradually increase engine speed by depressing the throttle pedal. NOTICE Shifting to high or low range when the vehicle is in motion could cause engine damage. Do not shift from "H" (High) or "L" (Low) to "R" (Reverse) and vice versa when the vehicle is moving or with the engine running above idling speed, or the transmission could be damaged. NOTICE Use of the high range for heavy loads, climbing hills, pulling a trailer, and sustained low -speed riding can lead to premature wear of the torque converter belt and pulleys. Use the low range for these condition.

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HOW TO OPERATE
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Shifting Gears
Stop the vehicle completely.
Move the shift lever into the “H” (High) or “L” (Low)
position.
If you intend to operate the vehicle in reverse,
move the shift lever into the “R” (Reverse) posi-
tion. Refer to the “Driving in Reverse” section in
the “SAFE OPERATION” chapter.
Gradually increase engine speed by depressing
the throttle pedal.
NOTICE
Shifting to high or low range when the vehi-
cle is in motion could cause engine damage.
Do not shift from “H” (High) or “L” (Low)
to “R” (Reverse) and vice versa when the
vehicle is moving or with the engine run-
ning above idling speed, or the transmission
could be damaged.
NOTICE
Use of the high range for heavy loads, climb-
ing hills, pulling a trailer, and sustained low
-speed riding can lead to premature wear of
the torque converter belt and pulleys.
Use
the low range for these condition.
WARNING
Shifting the transmission while the vehicle is
moving can cause abrupt changes in speed
and direction resulting in loss of control
and accident with severe personal injury or
death.
Do not shift the transmission while the vehi-
cle is moving.
Stop the vehicle to shift the
transmission.