Polaris ATP 500 4x4 - Manual (Page 50)

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
Polaris 4 wheel drive ATVs
are equipped with a unique,
Polaris exclusive, Demand 4
Drive (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 Demand 4 Drive and the
differential is locked. 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. Use the TURF mode to help
avoid causing damage to lawns and similar ground surfaces.
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.
NOTE: The override switch allows activation of Demand 4 Drive
(AWD) in reverse if the Demand 4 Drive switch is on. See page 37.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in
Demand 4 Drive.
Engaging the Front Gearcase
The Demand 4 Drive 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 gearcase is moving, it will not disengage
until the rear wheels regain traction.
Engage the Demand 4 Drive switch before getting into conditions
where front wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are
spinning, release the throttle before switching to Demand 4 Drive.
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Switching to AWD (or from TURF to 2x4) while the rear wheels
are spinning may cause severe drive shaft and gearcase damage.
Always switch to AWD (or to TURF from 2x4) while the rear
wheels have traction or are at rest.
CAUTION