Polaris 2000 ATV Xpedition 425 - Manual (Page 2)

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Shifting to Reverse
With the ATV running and in neutral, hold the brake lever and push the Reverse/Override button
on the LH control. Depress the gear shift pedal one stroke. The reverse indicator light will come
on. Slowly release the brake lever and press throttle control lightly. See Owner’s manual page
for reverse operation.
Shifting From Reverse to Forward
Be sure machine is completely stopped. Hold the brake lever, raise gear shift pedal one full stroke
to engage forward gear. NOTE: neutral is bypassed when shifting from reverse to 1st gear. To
engage neutral, depress gear shift pedal one full stroke from the 1st gear position.
To Decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly.
As you slow down, shift to a lower gear. Be certain the engine has sufficiently slowed before en-
gaging a lower gear. Improper use of the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose traction,
reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Shifting gears without releasing the throttle.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always release the throttle when shifting gears.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engaging a lower gear when the engine speed is too high.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The wheels could stop rotating. This could cause loss of control, an accident and injury. It could also cause
engine or drive train damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make certain the engine has sufficiently slowed before shifting to a lower gear.