Transmission Gear Selector; Belt Life - Polaris Sportsman Forest 500 Series Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Transmission Gear Selector

The transmission gear selector is
Gear
located on the right side of the
Selector
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.
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