Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile - Manual (Page 89)

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MAINTENANCE
Reverse Operation
WARNING
This snowmobile is capable of excessive reverse speed! Reverse operation can
be dangerous even at moderate speeds. Steering control becomes difficult in re-
verse. Misuse of reverse can result in serious injury or death.
The transmission may not always be in the gear indicated by the shift lever. Apply
the throttle slowly until the correct gear is assured.
Make sure the shift lever is shifted completely into forward or reverse position. Do
not force the shift lever into reverse if resistance is felt.
The gears may not always be aligned for shifting into reverse. Forcing the lever
may cause the cable to bend. If resistance is felt, apply the throttle to move the
gears to a different position and try to shift again.
Sometimes the drive belt will drag in the drive clutch causing slight tension in the
transmission, making it hard to shift. Shutting the engine off will remove this tension
and ease shifting. This should only happen during the break in of a new belt or if
the drive/driven clutch center distance is too long. If this is the case, belt tension
adjustments should be made by your dealer.