Polaris Sportsman 700 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 v ary,
depending on your model.
H: Hi gh Gear
N: Neut ral
L: Low Gear
R: Reverse
P: Park
Whenever the ATV is left unattended, always place the transmission in
gear with the parking brake locked.
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper
transmission function. See your dealer if you experience any shifting
problems.
Belt Life
To exte nd belt life, use low for wa rd gea r in hea vy pulling s itua tions and
when opera ting at l ess than seven miles p e r hour for extended periods of
time.
1
H
N
R
HL
N
R
HL
N
R
P
H
N
P
L
R
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the
vehicle is m oving could cause transmission damage.
To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling,
move the lever to the desired gear.
CAUTION