Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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CONTROLS
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector (1) is located on the right side of the
vehicle. Shift patterns vary, depending on your model.
H: High Gear
L: Low Gear
N: Neutral
R: Reverse
P: Park
CAUTION
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the
vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage.
To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling,
move the lever to the desired gear.
Whenever the ATV is left unattended, always place the transmission in
PARK and lock the parking brake.
Belt L ife
To exte nd belt life, use low forwar d gea r in heavy pulling situations and
when oper ating at less than seven miles per hour for extende d periods of
time.
H
N
P
L
R
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