Clutch Lever; Parking Brake - Can-Am DS 450 Series Operator's Manual

CONTROLS/INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENTS

3) Clutch Lever

The clutch lever is located on the LH
side of the handlebar.
When compressed, the clutch is dis-
engaged. When released, the clutch is
engaged.
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1. Clutch lever
2. To disengage
3. To engage
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.

4) Parking Brake

The parking brake is located on the RH
side of the handlebar.
When applied, it temporarily prevents
the vehicle from moving. Useful when
the brake needs to be locked for exam-
ple such as doing a K-turn, during trans-
portation or when the vehicle is not in
operation.
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1. Parking brake
WARNING
Always use the parking brake
when the vehicle is not in opera-
tion.
WARNING
Make sure parking brake is fully
disengaged before operating the
vehicle.
When you ride the vehicle, brakes
that are caused to drag by a con-
tinuous pressure on the lever may
cause damage to the brake system
and cause loss of braking capacity
and/or fire.
To engage mechanism: Squeeze
front brake lever and maintain while
moving lever lock with a finger. Front
brake lever is now compressed and
applying front brakes.
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Step 1: Squeeze front brake lever and maintain
Step 2: Move parking brake lever to desired
position
NOTE: Parking brake can be adjusted
in four (4) different positions.