Polaris atv troubleshooting

make sure the shift rod is not bent and is fully engaging the forward gear, may just need adjustment.

i would check transmission linkage first.might can see how to shift into forward manually,then check for linkage adjustment.

It sounds like you need to adjust the shift lever or move it in an out of gear while holding the starter switch on. this will tell you it's the lever not the switch.

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Bad linkage between shift lever and the transmission.

1. Place the transmission in first gear

2. Rotate the lockout switch forward to unlock reverse gear

3. Shift into reverse gear

When you shift back out of reverse gear, the lockout switch will reengage automatically to prevent accidental shifting into reverse

sounds like the connecting rod on the crankshaft.
i would inspect the primary clutch first before an engine teardown. Sometimes the engine shifts on the engine mounts and the clutch hits the cover, also check to make sure belt is not slapping around in cover.

Is this an electric shift?? SORRY.. take it to a qualified professional!!

remember on early models there was a safety pin that had to be held to switch to reverse,,,your 500 does this automatically so check for safety pin hookup. Could be brush or
grass jammed in where it moves.

theres a little green wire that goes to the clutch cut it and ground it out and it will go in to gear i had the same problem