Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI Owner's Manual page 39

Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
The transmission gear selector is
located on the right side of the vehi-
cle.
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.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Gear
Selector
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