How does Polaris on demand 4×4 work?
Polaris uses a mechanical “hilliard” system in the front differential to automatically select 4WD and also to apply locking to the front differential. The system can sense when more traction is required and it allows both automatic differential locking and auto 4WD selection on the fly.
How does a Polaris front differential work?
This differential uses the slippage of the front axle to mechanically operate a pump. The other kind of front differential is the automatically locking differential. Polaris and Can-Am front diffs both fall into this category. These types of diffs lock automatically through a mechanical or electrical process.
Where is the AWD switch on a Polaris Sportsman?
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.
How to drive a Polaris Sportsman in reverse?
1 Stop the vehicle. 2 Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 meters). 3 Stop completely. 4 Shift into low gear and drive forward. 5 If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instructions, see your Polaris Dealer for service.
What is the Active Drive mode on a Polaris Sportsman?
When the switch is released, the drive mode displayed in the information center is the active drive mode. When the switch is on 2×4, the vehicle is in Two-Wheel Drive at all times.
What kind of drive system does Polaris have?
All switches have AWD and Two-Wheel Drive. The switch on models equipped with a lockable differential has a third position for turf mode. In turf mode, only one rear wheel is a drive wheel. Polaris ATVs feature a drive mode switch (5) on the right hand control, above the throttle. ADC and X2 models feature Active Descent Control.
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.
When the switch is released, the drive mode displayed in the information center is the active drive mode. When the switch is on 2×4, the vehicle is in Two-Wheel Drive at all times.
1 Stop the vehicle. 2 Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 meters). 3 Stop completely. 4 Shift into low gear and drive forward. 5 If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instructions, see your Polaris Dealer for service.
All switches have AWD and Two-Wheel Drive. The switch on models equipped with a lockable differential has a third position for turf mode. In turf mode, only one rear wheel is a drive wheel. Polaris ATVs feature a drive mode switch (5) on the right hand control, above the throttle. ADC and X2 models feature Active Descent Control.