Polaris ATV Xpedition 425 User Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
2000 XPEDITION 425
PN 9914929
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 neutra l. 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.
6. To downshift, reverse sequence 4. Remember
to release the throttle each time you shift to the
next lower gear.
Gear Shift Pedal
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4
3
2
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To shift to a higher gear,
raise the pedal one full
stroke.
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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.
HAPPEN
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.
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 425
Body Style IV
Gross Vehicle Weight 1135 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 4 gallons
Engine Oil 5.5 quarts
Front Rack
C
(Maximum - Capacity)
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Rear Rack 180 Lbs.
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Tongue Weight 30 lbs.
Tow H i t ch Standard
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Tow Capacity 850 lbs.
Turn Radius 65²
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Ground Clearance 7.25²
Height 47²
Length 81²
Seat Height 34²
Weight 647 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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Drive Chain Not Applicable
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Front Tire 25 x 8 - 12
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Rear Tire 25 x 11 - 10
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Tire Pressure (front) 4psi
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Tire Pressure (rear) 3psi
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