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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
Polaris 4 wheel drive ATVs
are equipped with a unique,
AWD system activated by a
switch (1) on the right
handlebar.
When the switch is on 2X4
(center position), the ATV is
in two wheel drive at all times and the differential is locked.
When the switch is on AWD (left position), the ATV is in AWD and
the differential is locked. When in AWD, the front gearcase will
automatically engage any time the rear wheels lose traction. When the
rear wheels regain traction, the front gearcase will automatically
disengage. There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may
remain in AWD.
NOTE:
The override switch allows activation of AWD in reverse if the
AWD switch is on. See page 33.
When the switch is on TURF (right position), the differential is open,
allowing the inside wheel to rotate independently from the outside
wheel during turns. Operate your Polaris ATP in TURF mode only to
protect smooth, level surfaces from tire damage. Otherwise, switch out
of TURF mode.
WARNING
Operating in TURF mode when on sloped, uneven, or loose
terrain could cause loss of control and result in serious injury or
death. One rear wheel may slip and lose traction or may lift up
and grab when it touches the ground again.
Do NOT operate in TURF mode when climbing or descending
hills, when sidehilling, or when operating on uneven, loose, or
slippery terrain conditions such as sand, gravel, ice, snow,
obstacles, and water crossings.
Simply switch the All--Wheel Drive (AWD) system out of TURF
mode whenever it is not required.
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