2010 Polaris Ranger XP Owners Manual - Page 63

2010 Polaris Ranger XP Manual

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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 automatically disengage. There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD. OPERATION 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 throttle 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 disengage 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. 2. Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 m). 3. Stop completely. 4. Shift into low gear and drive forward. 5. If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instructions, see your dealer for service. 59

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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 automatically 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 throttle
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 disengage
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 proce-
dure to unlock the front gearcase.
1.
Stop the vehicle.
2.
Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 m).
3.
Stop completely.
4.
Shift into low gear and drive forward.
5.
If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instruc-
tions, see your dealer for service.