Driving Safely; Driving Procedures - Polaris RANGER 2004 Owner's Manual

Driving Safely

Driving Procedures

1. Sit in the driver's seat with the seat belt fastened.
2. After starting the engine and allowing it to warm up, shift the
transmission into gear.
3. Check your surroundings and determine your path of travel.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Keeping both hands on the steering wheel, slowly depress the
throttle with your right foot and begin driving. Vehicle speed is
controlled by the amount of throttle opening and Polaris Variable
Transmission (PVT) shifting is automatic.
6. Drive slowly. Practice maneuvering and using the throttle and
brakes on level surfaces.
NOTE: Low is the primary gear for operating the RANGER 2x4, 4x4
and 6x6. High gear is intended for use on hard-packed surfaces with
light loads.
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