2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Owners Manual - Page 43
2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Manual
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Automatic Transmission Gear Selector FEATURES AND CONTROLS Gear The transmission gear selector is Selector located on the right side of the vehicle. H: High Gear L: Low Gear N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Whenever the ATV is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK and lock the parking brake. CAUTION Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage. To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired gear. Belt Life To extend belt life, use low forward gear in heavy pulling situations and when operating at less than seven miles per hour for extended periods of time. Fuel Filter Some models are equipped with an in-line fuel filter. If your model is equipped, the filter is located under the rubber service cover inside the front box. Have your dealer replace the filter after every 200 hours of operation and any time the fuel becomes contaminated with dirt or debris. Do not attempt to clean the fuel filter. Fuel Tank Cap Remove the fuel tank cap to add fuel to the fuel tank. Use either leaded or unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump octane number of 87=(R+ M/2) octane. Do not use E-85 fuel. Fuel Tank Cap 43