2015 Polaris Phoenix 200 Owners Manual - Page 35
2015 Polaris Phoenix 200 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. F: Forward Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse 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 gear and lock the parking brake. Indicator Lights Indicator lights on the handlebar console illuminate when neutral or reverse gears are selected. The neutral indicator is green. The reverse indicator is amber. Neutral Reverse 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. Lock the parking brake. Place the transmission in neutral. 2. Fold out the kick-start lever on the left side of the ATV. 3. Make sure the stop switch and main key switch are on. 4. Place your foot on the kick-start. Thrust your heel downward to crank the engine. 5. If the engine is cold, use the choke as outlined on page 36. 6. 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. Store the kick-start lever under the seat in the rear cab when not installed. 31