Polaris Magnum 330 - Manual (Page 51)

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive System (Domestic Models)
Polaris 4 wheel drive domestic
model ATVs are equipped with a
unique, Polaris exclusive, All Wheel
Drive (AWD) System activated by a
switch (1) on the right handlebar.
NOTE: HDS models do not have
an AWD switch. These models are
continuously in AWD.
When the AWD switch is off, the
ATV is in 2 wheel drive at all times.
When the switch is on, the ATV is in
AWD.
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 AWD in reverse if
the AWD switch is on. See page 38.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.
Engaging Front Gearcase
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 gearcase is moving, it 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.
1
Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may
cause severe drive shaft and gearcase damage. Always
switch to AWD while the rear wheels have traction or are at
rest.
CAUTION