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OPERATING
SHIFTER
The SHIFTER LEVER (Fig. 4, Item 10) shifts the vehicle into FORWARD (First, Second, Third Gears),
NEUTRAL, or REVERSE
To shift into forward (First Gear), neutral or reverse while STOPPED:
1. Completely release the Accelerator Pedal (Fig. 4, Item 29) and apply pressure to the Brake Pedal (Fig. 4,
Item 31) so the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
2. While continuing to apply the brake, move the Shifter lever as desired into the forward (First Gear), neutral,
or reverse position.
3. If the Shifter lever is desired to be in the neutral position, check to see that the Neutral Indicator (Fig. 3, Item
26) is illuminated then ensure the Parking Brake (Fig. 4, Item 30) is engaged before releasing the Brake
Pedal.
4. If the Shifter lever is desired to be in the reverse position, check to see that the Reverse Indicator (Fig. 3,
Item 25) is illuminated then follow the instructions for DRIVING IN REVERSE in this section.
SHIFTING GEARS WHILE DRIVING
This vehicle has a three speed, centrifugal clutch transmission. When traveling forward with the gearbox
engaged, the proper time to shift is when the engine RPM is high and the vehicle is not accelerating. Shifting to
the next higher gear should be done by following the following procedure:
1. While the vehicle is traveling forward, completely release the accelerator pedal and move the shifter down to
shift into the next higher gear.
NOTE: NOT RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL MAKE SHIFTING VERY DIFFICULT
BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS A CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH WHICH REQUIRES REDUCED
ENGINE RPM TO RELEASE THE CLUTCH.
2. Next, apply pressure to the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to shift the transmission into the next higher gear.
ENGINE BRAKING
The vehicle can be downshifted (from third gear to second gear, and second gear to first gear) to perform
engine braking (fast speed reduction without applying the brakes). To do this, follow these guidelines:
1. While traveling forward, if the accelerator pedal is released, the vehicle begins to engine brake.
2. If the vehicle is in third or second gear, shift the gear shifter up to the next lower gear WHEN THE SPEED
OF THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER SLOWING.
FIRST TIME OPERATORS:
Although you may have driven other ATVs, take time to learn and
practice in a safe area until you build your skills and get
accustomed to this vehicle’s size, weight, and handling.
Read and understand all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and
INSTRUCTIONS prior to operating the vehicle.
