2006 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 44

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System FEATURES AND CONTROLS Polaris 4-wheel drive ATVs are equipped with a unique, Polaris exclusive, 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 AWD and the AWD 1 indicator light (2) will be on. 2 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 AWD in reverse if the AWD switch is on. See page 31. There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD. Engaging Wheel Hubs 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 hubs are moving, the hubs 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. CAUTION 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. 41