2005 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 43

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Gear Selector H L The transmission gear selector (1) is located on the right side of 1 the vehicle directly above and forward of the engine recoil starter. To change gears, stop the N vehicle, and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired gear. Do not attempt to shift gears with engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving. R 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. See your dealer if you experience any shifting problems. 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. Belt Life To extend belt life, use low forward gear in heavy pulling situations and when operating at less than seven miles per hour for extended periods of time. 40

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FEATURESANDCONTROLS
GearSelector
The transmission gear selector (1)
is located on the right side of
the vehicle directly above and
forward of the engine recoil
starter.
To change gears, stop the
vehicle, and with the engine
idling, move the lever to the
desired gear. Do not attempt to
shift gears with engine speed
above idle or while the vehicle
is moving.
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. See your dealer if you experience any shifting
problems.
CAUTION
Shiftinggearswiththeenginespeedaboveidleorwhilethe
vehicleismovingcouldcausetransmissiondamage.
Tochangegears,stopthevehicle,andwiththeengineidling,
movethelevertothedesiredgear.
BeltLife
To extend belt life, use low forward gear in heavy pulling situations and
when operating at less than seven miles per hour for extended periods of
time.
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