2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Tractor Owners Manual - Page 29

2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Tractor Manual

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Hitches FEATURES AND CONTROLS Hitch Installation/Removal 1. Release the wire lock from the 12.7 mm pin and remove the pin. 2. Install the hitch to the receiver. 3. Install the 12.7 mm pin through the bore of both the receiver and the hitch. Secure the wire lock. Make sure the hitch assembly is secure at that the wire lock is properly engaged over the pin. 4. To remove the hitch, release the wire lock, remove the hitch, reinstall the pin to the receiver and secure the wire lock. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Automatic Transmission Gear Selector The transmission gear selector is located Gear Fuel Tank Selector on the right side of the vehicle. Cap H: High Gear L: Low Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK. The transmission is locked when it's in PARK. NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving can cause transmission damage. Stop the vehicle, release the throttle and move the shift lever to the desired gear. See your dealer if you experience any shifting problems. 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 of 87. Do not use E85 fuel. 27

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Hitches
Hitch Installation/Removal
1.
Release the wire lock from the 12.7 mm pin and remove the pin.
2.
Install the hitch to the receiver.
3.
Install the 12.7 mm pin through the bore of both the receiver and the
hitch. Secure the wire lock. Make sure the hitch assembly is secure
at that the wire lock is properly engaged over the pin.
4.
To remove the hitch, release the wire lock, remove the hitch, rein-
stall the pin to the receiver and secure the wire lock.
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 vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission
in PARK. The transmission is locked when it’s in PARK.
NOTICE:
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is
moving can cause transmission damage. Stop the vehicle, release
the throttle and move the shift lever to the desired gear. See your
dealer if you experience any shifting problems.
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 of 87.
Do not use E-
85 fuel.
Step 2
Step 1
Step 3
Gear
Selector
Fuel Tank
Cap