64 HOW TO RIDE
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Shifting Gears
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Stop t he vehicle comp
letely.
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Movetheshiftleverintothe“H”(High)or“L”(Low)
position.
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If you intend to operate the vehicle in reverse,
move the shift lever into the “R” (Reverse) posi-
tion. Refer to the “Riding in Reverse” section in
the SAFE OPERATION chapter.
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Gradually increase engine speed by pushing for-
ward on the throttle lever.
NOTICE
Shifting to high or low range when the vehi-
cle is in motion could cause engine damage.
Do not shift from “H” (High) or “L” (Low)
to “R” (Reverse) and vi ce versa when the
vehicle is moving or with the engine run-
ning above idling speed, or the transmission
could be damaged.
NOTICE
Use of the high range for heavy loads, climb-
ing hills, pulling a trailer, and sustained low
-speed riding
can lead to premature wear of
the torque converter belt and pulleys. Use
the low range for these condition.
WARNING
HAZARD
Shifting into “H” (High) or “L” (Low) or “R”
(Reverse) while moving.
W
HAT CAN HAPPEN
Shifting the transmission while the vehicle is
moving can cause abrupt changes in speed
and direction resulting in loss of control
and accident with severe personal injury or
death.
H
OW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not shift the transmission while the vehi-
cleismoving. Stopthevehicletoshiftthe
transmission.