Yamaha 2012 Griizzly 700 YFM7FGPB Owner's Manual page 30

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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-
4
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.
This ATV is equipped with a switch allowing you to
lock the differential gear when in four-wheel drive.
Select the appropriate switch position according to
the terrain and the conditions.
G
"4WD" (four-wheel drive): Power is supplied to
the rear and front wheels.
G
"LOCK" (four-wheel drive with the differential
gear locked): Power is supplied to the rear and
front wheels and the differential gear is locked.
Unlike in four-wheel drive, all wheels turn at the
same speed.
2
1. On-Command four-wheel-drive switch "2WD"/"4WD"
2. On-Command differential gear lock switch "4WD"/"LOCK"
To lock the differential gear in four-wheel drive,
make sure the On-Command four-wheel-drive
switch is pushed in to the "4WD" position.
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2WD
4WD