Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO - 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.
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 in heavy pulling situations and
when operating at less than seven miles per hour for extended periods of
time.
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 start-
ing.
Fuel Valve
The fuel valve is located under the
front storage box cover.
OFF: For vehicle storage and when
transporting.
ON: For normal operation.
Gear
Selector
OFF ON