Content Source: 2019 550 WideTrak LX Owner’s Manual (9928875 R01) > Operation Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Engaging Reverse

  1. Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling.
  2. Make sure the area behind your vehicle is clear.
  3. Push the yellow reverse button on the left-hand control for one second, then release. The engine will automatically reduce RPM and start a reverse rotation. A flashing reverse light on the instrument panel will indicate that the transmission is in reverse.
  4. Apply the throttle slowly to make sure the transmission is in reverse. The maximum engine RPM will be 5000 when in reverse.
TIP
If the engine stops running, the snowmobile will be in forward gear when it's restarted.
NOTE
To change the elevation settings for reverse, hold reverse button for 5 seconds. The slow blinking light is for low elevation, and fast blinking light is for high elevation (above 6000 ft).

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