Content Source: 2021 RANGER 1000 / RANGER CREW 1000 Owner’s Manual (9939983 R01) > Features and Controls Chapter

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.

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Gear Selector

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To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired gear. Do not attempt to shift gears with engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving.
  • H: High Gear
  • L: Low Gear
  • N: Neutral
  • R: Reverse
  • P: Park
Low gear is the primary driving range for the RANGER. High gear is intended for use on hard-packed surfaces with light loads. Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK.
TIP
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission function. Your POLARIS dealer can assist in resolving any shifting problems.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to shift the transmission while the vehicle is moving or damage to the transmission could result. Always shift when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle.

Using Low Gear

Low gear is the primary driving range for the RANGER. High gear is intended for use on hard-packed surfaces with light loads. Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK.
Always shift into low gear for any of the following conditions.
  • Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles
  • Loading the vehicle onto a trailer
  • Climbing hills
  • Towing heavy loads
  • Driving slowly - under 10 MPH (16 km/h)
  • Operating with mud

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