If your throttle sticks, you should: Question If your throttle sticks, you should: Answers Squeeze the clutch and use the engine cut-off switch. Shift to neutral and apply both brakes. Downshift and apply both brakes. Apply the front brake. Explanation If your throttle becomes stuck, twist the throttle back and forth several times to free it. If this does not work, immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time.