2001 Polaris Universal ATV Owners Manual - Page 61

CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS Gear Shift Pedal The gear shift pedal is above the left floorboard. One full stroke of the pedal shifts the transmission to the next higher or lower gear in the shifting sequence. The pedal automatically returns to the horizontal position when released. The Xpedition has five forward gears (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). To upshift to a higher gear, put the toe of your boot under the gear shift pedal and raise the pedal one full stroke. To downshift, step on the gear shift pedal and depress the pedal one full stroke. Shifting Gears Start the engine and let it warm up, follow this procedure: 1. With the transmission in neutral, hold the brake lever. 2. With the throttle closed, raise the gear shift pedal one full stroke to shift into first gear. 3. Release the brake lever and increase engine speed by gradually opening the throttle. 4. When speed increases, release the throttle and shift to 2nd gear by raising the gear shift pedal one full stroke. 5. Repeat sequence 4. to progressively upshift to 3rd, 4th and 5th (top) gear. 6. To downshift, reverse sequence 4. Remember to release the throttle each time you shift to the next lower gear. WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Shifting gears without releasing the throttle. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always release the throttle when shifting gears. 50