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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
The All Wheel Drive system is
activated by the AWD switch (1) on
the right handlebar. When the
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two-wheel drive at all times. When
the switch i s on AWD, t he ATV is
in all wheel drive and the AWD
indicator light in the i nstrument cluster will be on.
When in AWD, 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.
NOTE: The override switch allows activation of AWD in reverse if the
AWD switch is on. See page 32.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.
Engaging the Front Gearcase
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 gearcas e is moving, it 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 gearcase damage. Always switch to AWD
while the rear wheels have traction or are at rest.
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