Polaris ATV 2002 Owner's Manual page 59

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Controls
Shifting From Reverse to Forward
Be sure machine is completely stopped. Hold the brake lever, raise
gear shift pedal one full stroke to engage forward gear. NOTE:
neutral is bypassed when shifting from reverse to 1st gear. To engage
neutral, depress gear shift pedal one full stroke from the 1st gear
position.
To Decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the
brakes smoothly and evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower gear.
Be certain the engine has sufficiently slowed before engaging a lower
gear. Improper use of the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engaging a lower gear when the engine speed is too high.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The wheels could stop rotating. This could cause loss of control,
an accident and injury. It could also cause engine or drive train
damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Make certain the engine has sufficiently slowed before shifting to a
lower gear.
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