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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

All Wheel Drive/Rear Differential System

If your model is equipped with a lockable differential, you can choose to operate with an open differential or a closed differential.

Engaging AWD

  • 1 All-Wheel Drive (AWD)/ Ultra Turf

  • 2 Differential Unlock (Turf Mode)



Press the top of the switch 1 to engage All Wheel Drive (AWD) or Ultra Turf. The 4X4 indicator illuminates in the rider information center to indicate that the vehicle is in AWD. When the AWD switch is on, the front gearcase will automatically engage any time the rear wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels regain traction, the front gearcase will automatically disengage. There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.

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.

Disengaging AWD

Press the All Wheel Drive (AWD) button to disengage AWD. If the button is pushed 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 pushing the top 1 button. If this occurs, you may notice increased steering effort and some vehicle speed restriction. Perform the following procedure to unlock the front gearcase.

To disengage AWD, do the following:

  1. Stop the vehicle.

  2. Push the All Wheel Drive (AWD) button.

  3. Shift into Reverse and drive backwards for approx.10 ft (3.3m).

  4. If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instructions, see your authorized POLARIS dealer or other qualified service person for service.

Locking the Rear Differential

Press the Differential Lock button 2 to lock the differential and operate in 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 Rear Differential (TURF Mode)

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 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.
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.

To unlock the differential, push the unlock button 2.

Parent topic: Operating Guidelines