All Wheel Drive System - Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

All Wheel Drive System

The All Wheel Drive system is
ADC 4X4
controlled by the 4X4 switch.
ADC 4X4 Mode
When the switch is on ADC 4X4,
the ADC system allows engine
braking to all four wheels when
the vehicle descends a hill or
incline. Always move the 4X4
switch to ADC 4X4 before
ascending or descending a hill.
See page 39.
4X4 Mode
When the switch is on 4X4, the
4X4
ATV is in 4X4, and the 4X4 indi-
Switch
cator icon in the instrument clus-
ter display will be visible.
When in 4X4, the demand drive
unit will automatically engage
any time the rear wheels lose
traction. When the rear wheels
regain traction, the demand drive
unit will automatically disengage.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in 4X4.
The vehicle automatically engages 4X4 when operating in reverse if the
switch is set to either 4X4 position.
2X4 Mode
When the switch is on 2X4, the ATV is in two-wheel drive at all times.
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