Suzuki LT-Z400 Owner's Manual page 41

A
Locked
B
Released
After making sure that the engine is
warm, apply the rear brake and then
release the parking brake. To release
the parking brake, simply squeeze the
clutch lever until the parking brake
lock releases.
Pull in the clutch lever and engage
first gear by pushing down the gear-
shift lever while depressing the rear
brake pedal. To start moving, slowly
release the clutch lever as you gradu-
ally open the throttle. As the clutch
engages, release the rear brake.
When the vehicle's speed increases,
pull in the clutch lever and release the
throttle at the same time. Lift the gear-
shift lever to engage second gear and
release the clutch lever. You can
select third, fourth, and top gear in
succession by repeating this shifting
sequence.
Reduce vehicle speed before shifting
down. To shift down, release the throt-
tle and push down on the gearshift
lever to engage a lower gear.
WARNING
Opening the throttle suddenly can
be hazardous.
The front wheels can lift off the
ground and cause loss of control
of the ATV.
Always open the throttle gradu-
ally when you accelerate.
WARNING
Shifting incorrectly can be hazard-
ous.
Downshifting at too high of a
speed can cause sudden slowing
and may pitch the rider forward.
Also, engine and drivetrain dam-
age can occur if you do not shift
correctly.
Slow down before downshifting
and always release the throttle
every time you shift gears.
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