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Polaris ATV 2001 User Manual

Polaris ATV 2001
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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Shifting to Reverse
With the ATV running and in neutral, hold the brake lever and push
the Reverse/Override button on the LH control. Depress the gear
shift pedal one stroke. The reverse indicator light will come on.
Slowly release the brake lever and press throttle control lightly.
See Owners manual page for reverse operation.
Shifting From Reverse to Forward
Be sure machine is completely stopped. Hold the brake lever,
raise gear sh ift pedal one full stroke to engage forward gear.
NOTE: neutral is bypassed when shifting from reverse to 1st gear.
To engage neutral,depress gearshift pedalone fullstroke fromthe
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 engag-
ing a lower gear. Improper use of the brakes or shifting can cause
the tires to lose traction, reducing control and increasing the possi-
bility 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.
WARNING

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Polaris ATV 2001 Specifications

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BrandPolaris
ModelATV 2001
CategoryOffroad Vehicle
LanguageEnglish

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