Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Touring 550 INTL - Manual (Page 32)

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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 vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission
in PARK and lock the parking brake.
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use low forward gear when pulling a heavy load at
less than seven miles per hour for extended periods and when operating
uphill at a slow speed.
Gear
Selector