2001 Polaris Universal ATV Owners Manual - Page 59

CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS Automatic Transmission Gear Selector Operation Shift patterns depend on the type of vehicle you own. Please check your Owner's Manual Supplement to define your machine's shift pattern. The transmission gear selector is located on the right side of the vehicle directly above and forward of the engine recoil starter. The transmission selector lever has three or four positions: high forward; reverse; neutral; and low forward or forward; reverse; and neutral. Check your Owner's Manual Supplement for specification. H N R L H N R H N R L P NOTE: To extend belt life, use low forward gear in heavy pulling situations and in situations where you are operating below 7 miles per hour for extended periods of time. To change gears, stop the vehicle and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired gear. Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage. Always place the transmission in gear with the parking brake locked whenever the vehicle is left unattended. Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission function. Should you experience any shifting problem see your dealer. 48