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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Gear Selector

Low gear is the primary driving range for the RANGER. High gear is intended for use on hard-packed surfaces with light loads. Using high gear for heavy loads, hilly terrain or in wet, muddy conditions will increase the chance of drive belt burning. See the Drive Belt Wear/Burn section for details.

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.

NOTICE
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage. Always shift when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle.
TIP
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission function. See your dealer if you experience any shifting problems.

Using Low Gear

Always shift into low gear for any of the following conditions.

  • Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles

  • Loading the vehicle onto a trailer

  • Towing heavy loads

  • Driving frequently at low RPM or at ground speeds below 11 km/h (7 MPH)

Parent topic: Console (NORTHSTAR Models Only)