2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 52

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HOW TO RIDE 51 Starting the Engine Starting a cold engine WARNING HAZARD Freezing control cables in cold weather. WHAT CAN HAPPEN You could be unable to control the ATV, which could lead to an accident or collision. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When riding in cold weather, always make sure all control cables work smoothly before you begin riding. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select a level surface and lock the parking brake before starting the engine. Turn the fuel tap to "ON". Turn the ignition switch to " •" and the engine ". stop switch to " Make sure the tethered cord lead is installed into the remote engine stop switch. With the throttle closed, push the starter button. Release the starter button as soon as the engine starts. j DANGER HAZARD Exhaust gases are poisonous. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Breathing exhaust gas leads to carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation, and death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not start or run the engine in a closed area such as a garage. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide: a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. NOTICE Do not use the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. Release the starter button for approximately 10 seconds before pressing it again.

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HOW TO RIDE
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Starting the Engine
DANGER
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Exhaust gases are poisonous.
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Breathing
exhaust
gas
leads
to
carbon
monoxide
poisoning,
asphyxiation,
and
death.
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T
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V
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Z
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Do not start or run the engine in a closed
area such as a garage. Exhaust gases con-
tain carbon monoxide: a colorless, odorless,
poisonous gas.
Starting a cold engine
WARNING
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Z
A
R
D
Freezing control cables in cold weather.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
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A
P
P
E
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You could be unable to control the ATV,
which could lead to an accident or collision.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
When riding in cold weather, always make
sure all control cables work smoothly before
you begin riding.
1.
Select a level surface and lock the parking brake
before starting the engine.
2.
Turn the fuel tap to “ON”.
3.
Turn the ignition switch to “ •” and the engine
stop switch to “
”.
4.
Make sure the tethered cord lead is installed into
the remote engine stop switch.
5.
With the throttle closed, push the starter button.
Release the starter button as soon as the en-
gine starts.
NOTICE
Do not use the electric starter for more than 5
seconds at a time. Release the starter button
for approximately 10 seconds before press-
ing it again.