1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 RSE Owners Manual - Page 5

WARNING Do not start or operate an ATV with sticking or improperly operating throttle controls. A stuck or improperly operating throttle could cause an accident resulting in severe injury or death. Always contact your dealer for service repairs whenever throttle problems arise. Failure to check or maintain proper operation of the throttle system can result in the throttle lever sticking during riding and cause an accident. Always check the lever for free movement and return before starting the engine and occasionally during riding. Throttle Cable Free Play Adjustment Throttle cable free play is adjusted at the handlebar. 1. Slide the boots off inline cable adjuster sleeve. Loosen adjuster locknut. 2. Turn adjuster sleeve until 1/16² to 1/8² freeplay is achieved at thumb lever. Boot Adjuster Sleeve Locknut Boot 3. Tighten locknut and slide boots over cable adjuster until they touch at the middle point of adjuster. Demand 4 Drive Exclusive Demand 4 Drive System (All Wheel Drive) This Polaris AWD is equipped with a unique, Polaris exclusive, Demand 4 Drive (AWD) system which is activated by a switch on the right handlebar. When the AWD Switch 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 anytime the rear wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels regain traction, the front wheels will automatically disengage. NOTE: The override switch also allows activation 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 where front wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the throttle before turning the Demand 4 Drive switch on. PN 9915195 Rev 02 2/99 Printed in U.S.A. 5