2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Braking
Braking
- Close the throttle completely.
- Stop by pulling in the front and rear brake levers.
- Refer to the Climbing Hills section in the SAFE OPERATION Chapter for the braking and riding techniques you must use when climbing hills.
WARNING
HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backward 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 the parking brake. after you are stopped. If you begin rolling backward: Keep weight uphill. Never apply the rear brake while rolling backward. Apply the front brake. When fully stopped, apply rear brake as well, and then lock the parking brake. Dismount on the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight uphill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure described in the Safe Operation chapter.