Brake Lever Lock; Transmission Lever - BOMBARDIER 1999 Traxter Operator's Manual

4) Brake Lever Lock

Located on left side of handlebar on
rear brake lever. When applied, it pre-
vents the vehicle from moving. Useful
when the brake needs to be locked for
example such as doing a K-turn.
WARNING
Always use the brake lever lock
and engage the PARK position on
the transmission lever when the
vehicle is not in operation.
WARNING
Make sure parking device is fully
disengaged before operating the
ATV.
When you ride the vehicle, the pro-
longed use of brakes may cause
damage to the brake system and
cause loss of braking capacity
and/or fire.
To engage mechanism: Squeeze brake
lever and maintain while moving lever
lock with a finger. Brake lever is now
compressed and applying rear brakes.
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1. Brake lever lock
2. To apply parking device
To release mechanism: Squeeze brake
lever. Lever lock should automatically re-
turn to its original position. Brake lever
should return to rest position. Always re-
lease parking device before riding.
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5) Transmission Lever

Located on the left side of steering col-
umn. A 5-position lever: P, R, N, H and L.
To change the transmission position,
completely stop vehicle then move le-
ver to the desired position while pull-
ing lever upward. Do not force lever. If
unable to shift, gently apply throttle to
move ATV and try again.
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1. Transmission lever
2. To change position
CAUTION: Always completely stop
the vehicle and apply the brake prior
to moving the transmission lever.
P: Parking
This position locks the transmission to
help prevent vehicle movement. Al-
ways use when the vehicle is not in
operation. In some circumstances, it
may be necessary to rock the vehicle
back and forth to move the gears in
the transmission to allow the park to
be set.
R: Reverse
This allows the vehicle to go back-
ward. The vehicle speed is limited.
WARNING
Before moving vehicle in reverse,
ensure the path behind is clear of
obstacles or bystanders. Remain
seated.
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