Polaris ATV Xpedition 325 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2000 XPEDITION 325
PN 9915474
IMPORTANT: This is a supplement to your owner’s manual. This information should remain with your owner’s
manual at all times.
Starting the Engine
The engine can only be started with the transmission in neutral.
Turn the key to “on” and ensure the stop switch is in the run position.
The neutral indicator light should be on. If it is not, shift the foot pedal down ( or up and down, if in Reverse) to find
neutral. Refer to the gear shift pedal illustrated on this page.
Once the vehicle is in neutral, start the engine by engaging the start button.
Gear Shift Control
Gear Shift Pedal
The gear shift pedal is above the left floorboard. One full
stroke of the pedal shifts the transmission to the next higher
or lower gear in the shifting sequence. The pedal
automatically returns to the horizontal position when released.
The Xpedition has five forward gears (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). To
upshift to a higher gear, put the toe of your boot under the gear
shift pedal and raise the pedal one full stroke. To downshift,
step on the gear shift pedal and depress the pedal one full
stroke.
Shifting Gears
Start the engine and let it warm up, follow this procedure:
1. With the transmission in neutral, hold the brake lever.
2. With the throttle closed, raise the gear shift pedal one full
stroke to shift into first gear.
3. Release the brake lever and increase engine speed by
gradually opening the throttle.
4. When speed increases, release the throttle and shift to 2nd
gear by raising the gear shift pedal one full stroke.
5. Repeat sequence 4. to progressively upshift to 3rd, 4th
and 5th (top) gear.
Gear Shift Pedal
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3
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To shift to a higher gear,
raise the pedal one full
stroke.
6. T o downshift, reverse sequence 4. Remember to release
the throttle each time you shift to the next lower gear.
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To downshift, depress the
pedal one full stroke.
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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Shifting gears without releasing the throttle.
WHAT CAN
Could cause loss of control or cause the ATV to overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always release the throttle when shifting gears.
Shifting to Reverse
With the ATV running and in neutral, hold the brake lever and push the Reverse/Override button on the LH control.
Depress the gear shift pedal one stroke. The reverse indicator light will come on. Slowly release the brake lever and
press throttle control lightly. See Owner ’s manual page for reverse operation.
Shifting From Reverse to Fo rward
Be sure machine is completely stopped. Hold the brake lever, raise gear shift pedal one full stroke to engage forward
gear. NOTE: neutral is bypassed when shifting from reverse to 1st gear. To engage neutral, depress gear shift pedal
one full stroke from the 1st gear position.
To Decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and evenly. As you slow down,
shift to a lower gear. Be certain the engine has sufficiently slowed before engaging a lower gear. Improper use of
the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose traction, reducing control and increasing the possibility of an accident.
HAPPEN
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Engaging a lower gear when the engine speed is too high.
WHAT CAN
The wheels could stop rotating. This could cause loss of control, an accident and injury. It could also cause
engine or drive train damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE
Make certain the engine has sufficiently slowed before shifting to a lower gear.
HAPPEN
HAZARD
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Specifications
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Xpedition 325
Body Style Gen IV
Gross Vehicle Weight 1105 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 3.75 gallons
Engine Oil 4.5 quarts
Front Rack
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(Maximum - Capacity)
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Rear Rack 180 Lbs.
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Tongue Weight 30 lbs.
Tow H i tc h Standard
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Tow Capacity 850 lbs.
Turn Radius 65²
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Ground Clearance 6.75²
Height 46.5²
Length 81²
Seat Height 33.5²
Weight 635 lbs.
Wheel Base 49.75²
Width 46²
Drive System Type Shaft
D
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Shift Type Manual 5 Speed / Reverse
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Front Drive (ratio) 3.7/1
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90 Lbs.
Final Drive (ratio) 3.1/1
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Center Drive (ratio) Not Applicable
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E
Drive Chain Not Applicable
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Front Tire 24 x 8 - 12
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Rear Tire 24 x 11.5 - 10
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Tire Pressure (front) 4psi
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Tire Pressure (rear) 3psi
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