Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 500 - Manual (Page 44)

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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 com-
plete stop. When the engine is
idling, move the lever to the
desired gear.
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving
can cause transmission damage.
Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission
in PARK. The transmission is locked when it’s in PARK.
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use low forward gear when pulling a heavy load at
less than 11 km/h for extended periods and when operating uphill at a
slow speed.
Gear
Selector