2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 Tractor Owners Manual - Page 32

2013 Polaris Sportsman 500 Tractor Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Automatic Transmission Gear Selector The transmission gear selector is located Fuel Tank on the right side of the vehicle. Cap Gear H: High Gear Selector L: Low Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK. The transmission is locked when it's in PARK. NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving can cause transmission damage. Belt Life To extend belt life, use LOW forward gear when pulling a heavy load at less than 11 km/h for extended periods and when operating uphill at a slow speed. All Wheel Drive (4X4) System The All Wheel Drive system is controlled by the 4X4 switch. ADC 4X4 When the switch is on ADC 4X4, the ADC system allows engine braking to all four wheels when the vehicle descends a hill or incline. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 32. 30

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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
Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission
in PARK. The transmission is locked when it’s in PARK.
NOTICE:
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is
moving can cause transmission damage.
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use LOW forward gear when pulling a heavy load at
less than 11 km/h for extended periods and when operating uphill at a
slow speed.
All Wheel Drive (4X4) System
The All Wheel Drive system is
controlled by the 4X4 switch.
ADC 4X4
When the switch is on ADC 4X4,
the ADC system allows engine
braking to all four wheels when
the vehicle descends a hill or
incline.
Always move the 4X4
switch to ADC 4X4 before
ascending or descending a hill.
See page 32.
Gear
Selector
Fuel Tank
Cap