Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector (1) is located on the right side of the
vehicle.
H: Hi gh Gear
L: Low Gear
N: Neut ral
R: Reverse
P: Park
To shift into HIGH or PARK, you must first apply the auxiliary brake
to activate the high/park lock-out mechanism. When shifting out of
HIGH or PARK, it’s not necessary to apply the brake.
Whenever the ATV is left unattended, always place the transmission in
park and lock the parking brake.
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. Apply the auxiliary brake if
shifting into HIGH or PARK.
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use low forwa rd gea r in heavy pulling situa tions and
when opera ting at le ss than se ven miles per hour f or extende d periods of
time.
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N
P
L
R
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