2014 Kawasaki KFX50 Owners Manual - Page 82

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SAFE OPERATION 81 WARNING HAZARD Stalling, rolling backwards or improperly dismounting while climbing a hill. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could result in ATV overturning. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Maintain steady speed when climbing a hill. If you lose all forward speed: Keep weight uphill. Apply the brakes. Lock parking brake, after you are stopped. Remember: Some hills are too steep. Use common sense. Never ride past your limit of visibility. If you can't see what is on the other side of the crest of a hill, slow down until you can get a clear view. Don't let the vehicle roll backward. If it does, avoid sudden braking. If you get stuck on a hill, set the parking brake and dismount on the uphill side. j If you begin rolling backwards: If the hill is not too steep and you have good footing, you may be able to walk the ATV back down the hill. Make sure your intended path is clear in case you lose control of the ATV . If you decide you can walk the ATV safely: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stand with your body facing downhill, beside the vehicle so you can reach the rear brake lever with your left hand. Be sure your legs are clear of the wheels. Check your footing. Then slowly and carefully back the ATV down the hill using the front brake lever to control speed. If you lose control of the ATV, for your safety, get away from the vehicle, Keep weight uphill. Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards. Apply the front brake. When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well, and then lock parking brake. Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in this manual. If the hill is too steep or too slippery, or if you have any doubt whether you can safely walk the ATV back down the hill, leave the vehicle where it is and get help. If possible, block the wheels so the vehicle won't roll backwards.

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SAFE OPERATION
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Maintain steady speed when climbing a hill.
If you lose all forward speed:
Keep weight uphill.
Apply the brakes.
Lock parking brake, after you are stopped.
If you begin rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling
backwards.
Apply the front brake.
When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well,
and then lock parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side or to a side if pointed
straight uphill.
Turn the ATV around and remount, following
the procedure described in this manual.
Remember:
•
Some hills are too steep. Use common sense.
•
Never ride past your limit of visibility. If you can’t
see what is on the other side of the crest of a hill,
slow down until you can get a clear view.
•
Don’t let the vehicle roll backward. If it does, avoid
sudden braking.
•
If you get stuck on a hill, set the parking brake and
dismount on the uphill side.
If the hill is not too steep and you have good foot-
ing, you may be able to walk the ATV back down the
hill. Make sure your intended path is clear in case
you lose control of the ATV . If you decide you can
walk the ATV safely:
1.
Stand with your body facing downhill, beside the
vehicle so you can reach the rear brake lever
with your left hand.
2.
Be sure your legs are clear of the wheels.
3.
Check your footing.
4.
Then slowly and carefully back the ATV down
the hill using the front brake lever to control
speed.
5.
If you lose control of the ATV, for your safety, get
away from the vehicle,
If the hill is too steep or too slippery, or if you have
any doubt whether you can safely walk the ATV back
down the hill, leave the vehicle where it is and get
help.
If possible, block the wheels so the vehicle
won’t roll backwards.