2010 Polaris Phoenix 200 Quadricycle Owners Manual - Page 30
2010 Polaris Phoenix 200 Quadricycle Manual
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Transmission Gear Selector The transmission gear selector is located on the right side of the vehicle. R: Reverse N: Neutral F: Forward Gear To shift gears, brake to a complete stop. When the engine is idling, move the lever to the desired gear. Gear Selector R N F NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage. Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in gear and lock the parking brake. Kick-Start Lever If the battery is too weak to start the engine, use the kick-start lever to start the engine until the battery is serviced. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Lock the parking brake. 3. Place the transmission in neutral. 4. Fold out the kick-start lever on the left side of the vehicle. 5. Make sure the main key switch is on. 6. Place your foot on the kick-start lever. Thrust your heel downward to crank the engine. 7. If the engine is cold, use the choke as outlined on page 32. 8. After the engine has started, fold the kick-start lever back into place. Tip: A 10/12 mm wrench is provided in the tool kit for removing or installing the lever. If not installed, make sure the rubber cap is installed on the kick-start shaft to protect the rider. The storage area for the kick-start lever is on the left side of the frame above the rear swing arm pivot. 28