Polaris 2005 ATV Scrambler 500 4X4 - Manual (Page 46)

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
Polaris 4-wheel drive ATVs are
equipped with a unique, Polaris
exclusive, AWD system that’s
activated by a switch (1) on the right
handlebar. When the switch is off,
the ATV is in 2 wheel drive at all
times. When the switch is on, the
ATV is in AWD and the AWD
indicator light (2) will be on.
When in AWD, the front hubs will
automatically engage any time the rear wheels lose traction. When the
rear wheels regain traction, the front hubs will automatically disengage.
NOTE: The override switch allows activation of AWD in reverse if the
AWD switch is on. See page 33.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.
Engaging Wheel Hubs
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving.
Initially, the vehicle’s electronic system will not enable the AWD until
the engine RPM is below 3100. Once enabled, the AWD remains
enabled until the AWD switch is turned off. If the switch is turned off
while the front hubs are moving, the hubs will not disengage until the
rear wheels regain traction.
Engage the AWD switch before getting into conditions where front
wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the
throttle before switching to AWD.
CAUTION
Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause
severe drive shaft and hub damage. Always switch to AWD while
the rear wheels have traction or are at rest.
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