Polaris Scrambler 500 - Manual (Page 50)

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FEATURES
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
Polaris 4 wheel drive ATVs are
equipped with a unique, Polaris
exclusive, Demand 4 Drive (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 Demand 4 Drive
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 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 Wheel Hubs
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 hubs are moving, the hubs will not disengage
until the rear wheels regain traction.
NOTE: Select AWD models do not have an AWD switch. These
models are continuously in AWD.
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 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.
CAUTION