2013 Polaris 600 IQ WideTrak Owners Manual - Page 78

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OPERATION Electronic Reverse (PERCTM) WARNING Improper reverse operation, even at low speeds, may cause loss of control, resulting in serious injury or death. Damage will occur to the gearcase or transmission if shifting is attempted when the engine is operating above idle speed. • Shift to or from reverse only when the snowmobile is stopped and when engine speed is at idle. • Look behind the vehicle before and while backing. • Avoid sharp turns. • Apply throttle slowly. Engaging Reverse Tip: Electronic reverse will activate only if the engine RPM is below 4000. 1. Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling. 2. Make sure the area behind your vehicle is clear. 3. Push the yellow reverse button on the left-hand control for one second, then release. The engine will automatically reduce RPM and start a reverse rotation. A flashing reverse light on the instrument panel will indicate that the transmission is in reverse. 4. Apply the throttle slowly to make sure the transmission is in reverse.The maximum engine RPM will be 6000 when in reverse. Tip: If the engine stops running, the snowmobile will be in forward gear when it's restarted. Disengaging Reverse 1. Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling. NOTICE: Engaging the starter when the engine is running WILL result in serious engine damage, especially if the transmission is in reverse. Never engage the starter when the engine is running. 2. Push the yellow reverse button for one second and release. The engine will slow and begin to rotate forward. The light on the instrument panel will shut off. 3. Apply the throttle slowly to make sure the transmission is in forward. 74

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OPERATION
Electronic Reverse (PERC
TM
)
Improper reverse operation, even at low speeds, may cause loss of control,
resulting in serious injury or death. Damage will occur to the gearcase or trans-
mission if shifting is attempted when the engine is operating above idle speed.
•
Shift to or from reverse only when the snowmobile is stopped and when
engine speed is at idle.
•
Look behind the vehicle before and while backing.
•
Avoid sharp turns.
•
Apply throttle slowly.
Engaging Reverse
Tip:
Electronic reverse will activate only if the engine RPM is below 4000.
1.
Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling.
2.
Make sure the area behind your vehicle is clear.
3.
Push the yellow reverse button on the left-hand control for one sec-
ond, then release. The engine will automatically reduce RPM and
start a reverse rotation. A flashing reverse light on the instrument
panel will indicate that the transmission is in reverse.
4.
Apply the throttle slowly to make sure the transmission is in
reverse.The maximum engine RPM will be 6000 when in reverse.
Tip:
If the engine stops running, the snowmobile will be in forward gear when it's
restarted.
Disengaging Reverse
1.
Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling.
NOTICE:
Engaging the starter when the engine is running WILL result in serious
engine damage, especially if the transmission is in reverse. Never
engage the starter when the engine is running.
2.
Push the yellow reverse button for one second and release. The
engine will slow and begin to rotate forward. The light on the instru-
ment panel will shut off.
3.
Apply the throttle slowly to make sure the transmission is in for-
ward.
WARNING