2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 35

2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Brake Pedal (1) Depress the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle. Throttle Pedal (2) Push the pedal down to increase engine speed. Spring pressure returns the pedal to the rest position when released. Always check that the throttle pedal returns normally before starting the engine. Make sure there's adequate throttle pedal freeplay. See page 82 for throttle pedal adjustment procedures. 1 4 3 2 Parking Brake Lever (3) Engage the parking brake when parking the vehicle to help prevent the vehicle from rolling. To apply the parking brake, push down on the pedal with your foot. Parking Brake Release (4) To release the parking brake, pull the release handle. Spring pressure helps return the lever to the released position. Make sure the parking brake lever is functioning properly before each operation. Differential Lock Lever (5) and Switch (6) The rear axle is equipped with a lockable differential that allows the operator to choose between an open differential or a closed differential. It's beneficial to lock the differential in low traction situations. To lock the differential on the TM, push the lock lever up. To lock the differential on the 4X4, move the AWD/Differential Switch to the center position. 6 5 CAUTION 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. 33

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Brake Pedal (1)
Depress the brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.
Throttle Pedal (2)
Push the pedal down to increase
engine speed. Spring pressure
returns the pedal to the rest
position when released. Always
check that the throttle pedal
returns normally before starting
the engine. Make sure there’s
adequate throttle pedal freeplay.
See page 82 for throttle pedal
adjustment procedures.
Parking Brake Lever (3)
Engage the parking brake when parking the vehicle to help prevent the
vehicle from rolling. To apply the parking brake, push down on the
pedal with your foot.
Parking Brake Release (4)
To release the parking brake, pull the release handle. Spring pressure
helps return the lever to the released position. Make sure the parking
brake lever is functioning properly before each operation.
Differential Lock Lever (5) and Switch (6)
The rear axle is equipped with a
lockable differential that allows the
operator to choose between an open
differential or a closed differential.
It’s beneficial to lock the differential
in low traction situations.
To lock the differential on the TM, push
the lock lever up.
To lock the differential on the 4X4,
move the AWD/Differential Switch to
the center position.
CAUTION
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.