Polaris RANGER TM Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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OPERATION
Driving Safely
Driving Procedu res
1. Sit in the d river’s seat and f asten the seat belt.
2. After starting the engine and allowing it to warm up, shift the
transmission into gear.
3. Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, slowly depress the
throttle with your right foot and begin driving. Vehicle speed is
controlled by the amount of throttle opening and Polaris Variable
Transmission (PVT) shifting is automatic.
6. Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the throttle and
brakes on level s urfaces.
NOTE: Low is the primary gear for operating the RANGER 4X4 and
6X6. High gear is intended for use on hard-packed surfaces
with light loads.