2011 Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO Owners Manual - Page 37

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS 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 To shift gears, brake to a complete stop. When the engine is idling, move the lever to the desired gear. Gear Selector NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage. 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 when pulling a heavy load at less than seven miles per hour for extended periods and when operating uphill at a slow speed. Choke The choke assists in starting a cold engine. Refer to the engine starting procedure on page 47 for correct choke and throttle settings during starting. Fuel Valve Fuel Valve The fuel valve is located under the electrical access panel. OFF: For vehicle storage and when transporting. ON: For normal operation. ON OFF 33

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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
To shift gears, brake to a complete
stop. When the engine is idling, move
the lever to the desired gear.
NOTICE:
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is
moving could cause transmission damage.
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 when pulling a heavy load at
less than seven miles per hour for extended periods and when operating
uphill at a slow speed.
Choke
The choke assists in starting a cold
engine. Refer to the engine starting
procedure on page 47 for correct
choke and throttle settings during
starting.
Fuel Valve
The fuel valve is located under the
electrical access panel.
OFF: For vehicle storage and when
transporting.
ON: For normal operation.
Gear
Selector
OFF
ON
Fuel
Valve