Throttle Lever; Front Brake Lever - Can-Am DS 450 Series Operator's Manual

1) Throttle Lever

The throttle lever is located on the RH
side of the handlebar.
When pushed, it increases the engine
speed that allows the engagement of
the transmission on the selected gear
when clutch is engaged.
When released, the engine speed
should return automatically to idle and
the vehicle will gradually slow down.
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1. Throttle lever
2. To accelerate
3. To decelerate
WARNING
Always release the throttle when
shifting gears. Shifting gears with-
out releasing the throttle, could
cause loss of control including the
vehicle to overturn and mechani-
cal damages.

2) Front Brake Lever

The front brake lever is located on the
RH side of the handlebar.
When compressed, the front brakes
are applied. When released, it should
automatically return to its original po-
sition. Braking effect is proportional
to the force applied on the lever and to
the type and condition of the terrain.
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENTS
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1. Brake lever
2. To apply brake
Front Brake Lever Adjustment
The brake lever can be adjusted to suit
operator preferences. Turn adjust-
ment cam from position 0 to 4, posi-
tion 0 being the position with the brake
lever farther from the handlebar.
Validate brake lever adjustment po-
sition when seated on the vehicle by
using the lower number on the adjust-
ment cam.
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1. Adjustment cam
2. Brake lever
3. Adjustment position, when seated on the
vehicle
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