Hey guys, I know I could probably do a post search and find out about this, but I'm just too lazy [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

It seems like our 98 Sportsman 500's tranny is sorda "sticking" when it's been ridden a while. After 30-45 minutes of 10-30mph riding, the gear shift doesn't wanna go in and out of gear. The other day I was climbing out of a creek with it, and I hit reverse from low, then back to low, then it wouldn't come out of low. I took the side panel off and the shift linkage and tapped the shifter piston with a rubber mallet, and it popped back out of gear. Is this a problem with the linkage, or something inside the shifter or tranny? Any pointers on how to stop this problem? It's became a real 'noo-sun-ce'. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]

Thanks!
David

 

Sticking could be caused by dirty, low, old tranny oil. Linkage could be out of adjustment. Tranny damage or worn parts. Also the shifter should be half full with Polaris 0W-40 Synthetic oil or equivalent. The shifter may also need an overhaul.

 

Take the top off of the shifter and spray it out with WD40,wipe it out,put in new oil.Watch that you dont loose the ***** and springs.

 

So I need to take the boot off the shifter, and take the top off, and check it out?

 

Yep here is what it looks like apart. shifter . It probably needs to be taken apart, cleaned well, inspected, and filled back up half way with oil.

 

That happened to by buddies 500 2 weeks ago.....there was a lota tention on the shifter....after a trip to the dealer they shimed the cluch....worked for a few hrs....then it was back....The machine would also ''creep'' when idleing in great.....took it back and they took the clutch off and turned it on a lath,like an old brake drum......now it works 100%.....and they said that should work of a year or so....then its time for a new one....they blamed it on pulling a trl in high gear...so when creeping around the yard use L....let us know what u do.....