2016 Polaris Ranger Crew 900 Owners Manual - Page 57

2016 Polaris Ranger Crew 900 Manual

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OPERATION All Wheel Drive/Rear Differential System 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. Move the rocker switch to the center position to lock the differential and operate in two wheel drive (2WD). Locking the differential in slippery or low traction conditions helps improve traction. When the rear differential is locked, both rear wheels rotate at the same speed. Unlocking the Differential (TURF Mode) Press the bottom of the switch to unlock the differential and allow the rear drive wheels to operate independently (1WD). When the rear differential is unlocked, the rear wheels can rotate at different speeds. Unlock the differential to make maneuvering easier and minimize damage to turf. When operating in TURF mode, the inside rear wheel will rotate independently from the outside wheel during turns. Operate in TURF mode only as needed to protect smooth, level surfaces from tire damage. DO NOT operate in TURF mode when climbing or descending hills, when sidehilling, or when operating on uneven, loose, or slippery terrain such as sand, gravel, ice, snow, obstacles, and water crossings. Always operate in AWD on these types of terrain. WARNING! Operating in TURF mode (if equipped) when on sloped, uneven, or loose terrain could cause loss of control and result in serious injury or death. One rear wheel may slip and lose traction or may lift up and grab when it touches the ground again. WARNING! Never operate in TURF mode (if equipped) while operating on a hill or other irregular terrain. Always move the AWD switch to AWD before ascending or descending a hill. 55

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OPERATION
All Wheel Drive/Rear Differential System
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.
Move the rocker switch to the center position to lock the differential and operate in two
wheel drive (2WD). Locking the differential in slippery or low traction conditions helps
improve traction. When the rear differential is locked, both rear wheels rotate at the same
speed.
Unlocking the Differential (TURF Mode)
Press the bottom of the switch to unlock the differential and allow the rear drive wheels to
operate independently (1WD). When the rear differential is unlocked, the rear wheels can
rotate at different speeds. Unlock the differential to make maneuvering easier and minimize
damage to turf.
When operating in TURF mode, the inside rear wheel will rotate independently from the
outside wheel during turns.
Operate in TURF mode only as needed
to protect smooth, level
surfaces from tire damage. DO NOT operate in TURF mode when climbing or descending
hills, when sidehilling, or when operating on uneven, loose, or slippery terrain such as sand,
gravel, ice, snow, obstacles, and water crossings. Always operate in AWD on these types of
terrain.
WARNING!
Operating in TURF mode (if equipped) when on sloped, uneven, or loose terrain could
cause loss of control and result in serious injury or death. One rear wheel may slip and lose traction or
may lift up and grab when it touches the ground again.
WARNING!
Never operate in TURF mode (if equipped) while operating on a hill or other irregular
terrain. Always move the AWD switch to AWD before ascending or descending a hill.