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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Demand 4 Drive
AWD Switch
Exclusive Demand 4 Drive System (All Wheel Drive)
Polaris 4 wheel drive ATVs areequipped witha unique,Polaris exclusive,Demand
4 Drive (AWD) system which is activated by a switch on the righthandlebar. When
the switch is “off” the 4x4 is in 2 wheel drive at all times. When the switch is “on”
the 4x4 is in Demand 4 Drive and 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. NOTE: The override switch also allows ac-
tivation of Demand 4 Drive (AWD) in reverse, if Demand 4 Drive switch is on.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in Demand 4 Drive.
The Demand 4 Drive switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving.
If the switch is turned off when the front hubs are driving they will not release until
the rear wheels regain traction.
CAUTION: Do not switch on Demand 4 Drive if the rear wheels are spinning. This
may cause severe drive shaft and clutch damage. Engage the Demand 4 Drive
switch before getting into conditions wherefrontwheel drive may be needed. Ifthe
rear wheels are spinning, release the throttle before turning the Demand 4 Drive
switch on.