2011 Polaris Sportsman X2 550 Owners Manual - Page 33

2011 Polaris Sportsman X2 550 Manual

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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 vehicle 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. 30

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is
located on the right side of the vehi-
cle.
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 vehicle 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.
Gear
Selector