2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 41

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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Fuel Tank Cap FEATURES AND CONTROLS Fuel Tank Cap Remove the fuel tank cap to add fuel to the fuel tank. Use either leaded or unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump octane number of 87=(R+ M/2) octane. Do not use E-85 fuel. Automatic Transmission Gear Selector The transmission gear selector is located on the right side of the vehicle. H: High Gear L: Low Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the ATV is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK and lock the parking brake. Gear Selector 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. 41

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Fuel Tank Cap
Remove the fuel tank cap to add
fuel to the fuel tank. Use either
leaded or unleaded gasoline with a
minimum pump octane number of
87=(R+ M/2) octane.
Do not use
E-85 fuel.
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is
located on the right side of the vehicle.
H:
High Gear
L:
Low Gear
N: Neutral
R:
Reverse
P:
Park
Whenever the ATV is left unattended,
always place the transmission in PARK
and lock the parking brake.
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.
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.
Fuel Tank
Cap
Gear
Selector