Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 2021 Owner's Manual page 40

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR
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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.
NOTE
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 when pulling a heavy load at less than
seven miles per hour for extended periods and when operating uphill at a slow
speed.
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