Textron PROWLER 500 2018 - General Information and Indicators

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General Information
Control Locations and
Functions
Ignition Switch Key
Two keys come with this vehicle. Keep
the spare key in a safe place. An identify-
ing number is stamped on each key. Use
this number when ordering a replacement
key.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch has three positions.
PK049
OFF position — All electrical circuits
except the accessory are off. The engine
will not start. The key can be removed in
this position.
 NOTE: The accessory plugs are
powered by the battery at all times.
RUN position — The ignition circuit is
complete and the engine can run. The key
cannot be removed in this position.
START position — The ignition circuit
is complete and the starter is engaged.
When the key is released, the switch will
return to the RUN position. The key can-
not be removed in this position.
 NOTE: This vehicle has safety
interlock switches which prevent the
starter motor from activating when
the transmission is not in neutral.
Depress and hold the brake pedal to
engage starter when the transmis-
sion is not in neutral.
Shift Lever
This vehicle has a dual-range Constant
Variable Transmission (CVT) with
reverse and park.
PK059
Drive Select Switch
PK019
This switch allows the operator to oper-
ate the vehicle in either two-wheel drive
(rear wheels) or four-wheel drive (all
wheels) as well as mechanically lock the
differential (if equipped) to apply equal
power to both front wheels. For normal
riding on flat, dry, hard surfaces, two-
wheel drive should be sufficient. In situa-
tions when additional traction is neces-
sary, four-wheel drive would be the
desired choice.
To select 2WD, depress the bottom of the
switch. To select 4WD, move the switch
to the middle position. To engage the dif-
ferential lock, slide the switch latch
slightly downward while pressing the top
of the switch forward.
 NOTE: When the differential lock is
engaged on equipped models, the
indicator light will be illuminated.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to either engage or
disengage the front differential while
the vehicle is moving.