Polaris 2005 Ranger 4x4, Owner'S Manual For Maintenance And Safety

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OPERATION
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Your Polaris RANGER (4X4 and 6X6) is
equipped with an exclusive Polaris All Wheel
Drive (AWD) system that can be activated by a
switch on the console (1). When the switch is
off, the
RANGER
is in two-wheel drive at all
times. When the switch is on, the
RANGER
is
in AWD, and the front wheels will
automatically engage anytime the rear wheels
lose traction. When the rear wheels regain
traction, the front wheels will automatically
disengage.
The AWD switch position indicates whether the vehicle is in AWD.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving.
If the switch is turned off while the front hubs are driving, they will not
release until the rear wheels regain traction.
CAUTION
Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause
severe drive shaft and clutch damage. Always switch to AWD
while the rear wheels have traction or are at rest.
Disengaging AWD
Under certain conditions, it may be possible for one or both hubs to
remain engaged unnecessarily. This condition causes increased steering
effort and some vehicle speed restriction.
Take the following steps to disengage the AWD system:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift to reverse and back up a minimum of 10 feet.
3. Stop completely.
4. Shift into forward and drive.
If the hubs remain engaged after following these instructions, return the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
WARNING
Operating with only one front hub engaged could result in loss of
control, accident, and severe injury or death.
When hub engagement symptoms are present, use the
disengaging procedure before proceeding.