Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 61)

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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Gear Shift Pedal
The gear shift pedal is above the left floorboard. One full stroke
of the pedal shifts the transmission to the next higher or lower gear
in the shifting sequence. The pedal automatically returns to the
horizontal position when released.
The Xpedition has five forward gears (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). To upshift
to a higher gear, put the toe of your boot under the gear shift pedal
and raise the pedal one full stroke. To downshift, step on the gear
shift pedal and depress the pedal one full stroke.
Shifting Gears
Start the engine and let it warm up, follow this procedure:
1. With the transmission in neutral, hold the brake lever.
2. With the throttle closed, raise the gear shift pedal one full stroke
to shift into first gear.
3. Release the brake lever and increase engine speed by gradual-
ly opening the throttle.
4. When speed increases, release the throttle and shift to 2nd
gear by raising the gear shift pedal one full stroke.
5. Repeat sequence 4. to progressively upshift to 3rd, 4th and 5th
(top) gear.
6. To downshift, reverse sequence 4. Remember to release the
throttle each time you shift to the next lower gear.
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