Polaris Sportsman 550 2014 Owner's Manual page 30

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
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.
Extreme Use 30 AH Battery
If your factory-installed 18 AH battery cannot maintain a charge
because of operation in extreme cold or with multiple electrical
accessories, please see your POLARIS dealer to purchase a 30 AH
battery.
1. Fully charge the new battery before installing it. See page 123.
2. To install the 30 AH battery, remove the 18 AH battery. See page
121.
3. Remove the plastic spacer at the bottom of the battery compartment.
Save the spacer for future use.
4. Install the new battery. See page 122.
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