Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 62)

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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
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 engag-
ing a lower gear. Improper use of the brakes or shifting can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and increasing the possi-
bility of an accident.
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.
WARNING