Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owner's Manual page 36

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