Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 67)

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OPERATION
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Engaging AWD
Press the top of the rocker switch to engage
All Wheel Drive (AWD).
The illuminated
amber AWD switch indicates that the vehicle
is in AWD.
When the AWD switch is on, the front wheels
will automatically engage any time the rear
wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels
regain traction, the front wheels will automati-
cally disengage. There is no limit to the length
of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.
Tip: The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is
moving.
Engage the AWD before getting into conditions where front
wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning,
release the travel control pedal before switching to AWD.
NOTICE: Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may
cause severe drive shaft and clutch damage. Always
switch to AWD while the rear wheels have traction or are at
rest.
Disengaging AWD
Move the AWD switch to the center or bottom position to dis-
engage AWD. If the switch is turned off while the front hubs
are driving, they will not release until the rear wheels regain
traction.
In some situations, the front gearcase may remain locked after
turning the AWD switch off. If this occurs, you may notice
increased steering effort and some vehicle speed restriction.
Perform the following procedure to unlock the front gearcase.
1. Stop the vehicle. Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3
m).
2. Stop completely. Shift into low gear and drive forward.
3. If the front gearcase remains locked after following these
instructions, see your dealer for service.
Locking the Differential
NOTICE: Damage to the differential
can occur if it is engaged
while the vehicle is
traveling at high speeds or
while the rear wheels are
spinning. Slow the vehicle
to nearly stopped before
engaging the differential.
Locking the differential in slip-
pery or low traction conditions
helps improve traction.
Move the
rocker switch to the center posi-
tion (2WD) to lock the differen-
tial and operate in rear wheel
drive.
Press the bottom of the switch to
unlock the differential and allow the rear drive wheels to oper-
ate independently. This mode of operation is well suited to turf
driving or whenever aggressive traction is not required.