2010 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 64

Operation Shifting Gears WARNING! Forced shifting (with clutch engaged) could cause damage to the engine, transmission and drive train. Such damage could cause loss of control, which could result in serious injury or death. Always pull the clutch lever fully toward the handlebars to disengage the clutch before shifting gears. On motorcycles equipped with a six-speed transmission, the sixth gear is overdrive. Neutral is located between first and second gear. Tip: The transmission is in neutral if you can move the motorcycle forward or rearward freely without disengaging the clutch. If the ignition switch is on, the neutral indicator illuminates when the transmission is in neutral. Neutral 3 2 N 1 4 5 O/D Overdrive (6th Gear) (if equipped) 1. Start the engine. See page 60. 2. With the engine at idle speed, pull the front brake lever toward the handlebar. 3. Pull the clutch lever toward the handlebar. Tip: Shift to a higher gear by lifting the front of the gear shift pedal with your toe. Shift to a lower gear by pressing the pedal downward. 4. Push the shift pedal downward until you feel it stop in first gear. 62