Yamaha GRIZZLY 450 YFM45FGY Owner's Manual page 33

1. On-Command differential gear lock switch "4WD"/"LOCK"
To release the differential gear lock, stop the ATV
and push the switch to the "4WD" position.
EWB00131
WARNING
Always stop the ATV before changing from
four-wheel drive to four-wheel-drive differen-
tial gear lock or vice versa.
The ATV handles differently in four-wheel drive
than in differential gear lock in some circum-
stances. Changing from four-wheel drive to dif-
ferential gear lock or vice versa while moving
may cause the ATV to handle differently unex-
pectedly. This could distract the operator and
increase the risk of losing control and causing
an accident.
EWB00140
WARNING
Always ride at a slow speed when the ATV is in
differential gear lock, and allow extra time and
distance for maneuvers.
All wheels turn at the same speed when the dif-
ferential gear is locked, so it takes more effort
to turn the ATV. The effort needed to turn in-
creases with the riding speed. You may lose
control and have an accident if you cannot
make a sharp enough turn for the speed you
are traveling.
TIP
G
When the switch is set to "LOCK", the differential
gear lock indicator and indicator light will flash
until the differential gear is locked.
G When the indicator and indicator light are flash-
ing, turning the handlebar back and forth will
help the differential gear lock to engage.
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