Polaris Sportsman 450 2021 Owner's Manual page 45

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.
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving
Whenever the ATV is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK.
To extend belt life, use low forward gear when pulling a heavy load and when
NOTICE
could cause transmission damage.
NOTICE
operating uphill at a slow speed.
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