Polaris 2014 Ranger 400 - Manual (Page 25)

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Component Locations
Gear Selector
H: High Gear
L: Low Gear
N: Neutral
R: Reverse
P: Park
Low gear is the primary driving range for the RANGER.
High gear is intended for use on hard-packed surfaces
with light loads. Whenever the vehicle is left unattended,
always place the transmission in PARK.
To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired
gear. Do not attempt to shift gears with engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is
moving.
Tip: Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission function. See your
dealer if you experience any shifting problems.
NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause
transmission damage. Always shift when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle.
Using Low Range
Always shift into low gear for any of the following conditions.
• Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles
• Loading the vehicle onto a trailer
• Towing heavy loads
Brake Pedal
Depress the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle. Apply the brakes while starting the
engine.
Throttle Pedal
Push the pedal down to increase engine speed.
Spring pressure returns the pedal to the rest
position when released. Always check that the
throttle pedal returns normally before starting
the engine. Make sure there's adequate throttle
pedal freeplay. See page 70 for throttle pedal
adjustment procedures.
Gear Selector
Throttle
Pedal
Brake
Pedal