2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 80

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SAFE OPERATION 79 Don't attempt to climb hills that are too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. When climbing a hill, lean forward to keep the front wheels from lifting. On steeper hills you may need to stand and lean forward for even more weight transfer. The front wheels must be kept on the ground so you can steer and also to prevent the possibility of tipping over backwards. WARNING HAZARD Operating on excessively steep hills. WHAT CAN HAPPEN The vehicle can overturn more easily on extremely steep hills than on level surfaces or small hills. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for the ATV or for your abilities. Practice on smaller hills before attempting larger hills. Avoid hills with slippery sides that will cause you to lose traction. Do not climb hills where you cannot see far enough ahead. If you cannot see what is on the other side of the crest of a hill, slow down until you can get a clear view. Speed up before ascending the hill. Don't apply power suddenly or change gears while climbing, or the front wheels might rise off the ground. If the vehicle doesn't have enough power to reach the top of a hill and starts to lose forward momentum, turn around and ride downhill if you have enough space. j

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SAFE OPERATION
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Don’t attempt to climb hills that are too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities. When climbing a hill,
lean forward to keep the front wheels from lifting. On
steeper hills you may need to stand and lean forward
for even more weight transfer. The front wheels must
be kept on the ground so you can steer and also to
prevent the possibility of tipping over backwards.
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Operating on excessively steep hills.
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The vehicle can overturn more easily on ex-
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Never operate the ATV on hills too steep for
the ATV or for your abilities.
Practice on smaller hills before attempting
larger hills.
Avoid hills with slippery sides that will cause you
to lose traction. Do not climb hills where you cannot
see far enough ahead. If you cannot see what is on
the other side of the crest of a hill, slow down until
you can get a clear view. Speed up before ascend-
ing the hill. Don’t apply power suddenly or change
gears while climbing, or the front wheels might rise
off the ground. If the vehicle doesn’t have enough
power to reach the top of a hill and starts to lose
forward momentum, turn around and ride downhill if
you have enough space.