Polaris 2009 Outlaw 450 MXR, Owner'S Manual

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Features and Controls
Manual Shift
Shifting Gears
Always allow a cold engine to warm up
before shifting gears.
1. When starting from a stopped position,
place the transmission in neutral.
2. Squeeze and hold the brake lever. Do
not apply throttle.
3. Squeeze the clutch lever to disengage
the clutch.
4. Depress the gear shift pedal one full
stroke to shift into first gear.
5. Release the brake lever.
6. Gradually squeeze the throttle lever
while slowly releasing the clutch lever.
7. As engine speed (RPM) increases in
first gear, simultaneously release the
throttle, disengage the clutch and shift
to second gear by raising the gear shift
pedal one full stroke. Repeat this proce-
dure to progressively upshift to addi-
tional gears. Use the same procedure to
downshift.
WARNING! Shifting without releasing the throttle
and disengaging the clutch could cause loss of
control or vehicle overturn. Always release the
throttle and fully squeeze the clutch lever while
shifting gears.