hey all, i have 05 700 twin carb sportsman,
i usually ride around our woods in low range doing about maybe 10-15mph, and i always use low when in AWD.
my question is, on trails that aren't really rough say 10-20mph is it ok to use high range? and is it ok to use high range when in AWD?

thanks for the info.

jason

 

Yes ..........no question about it!!!............Your ENGINE will thank you!!!!!!!!..Save gas too!!!!
.................................Caper............ ...

 

It's okay to use H with AWD. What range to use is not really an issue of 2X4 or AWD, just speed. H should be your primary range unless travelling slow longer than a moment here and there, or when at slower speeds with a heavier load. Like when towing, or plowing, or going up steep hills, or when starting up on a steep hill, etc. Good luck.

 

thats not good going around in low all the time,you can put it in awd any time,any place,moving at 50 mph or parked,the only time you don't want to put it in awd is when the rear wheels are spinning,you have to let off the gas first and then put it in awd,the awd doesn't work until the rear wheels slip then the front kicks in and stays in until the rear wheels regain traction,it then goes back into 2wd.............the beauty of polaris .

 

if you rear your manual it will say use low if your going under say 7 to 9 mph. if your doing 10 or more use high. if your crawling thru rocks/mud using low is fine in awd but i would keep it in high when normal driving even in awd. caper's right save the gas and the wear on the engine froming being high rpm's

 

thanks everyone,
im might be going on a long trial ride next friday and was not sure of what gears to use most of the time.

thanks for the info

everyone have a nice thanksgiving

 

hey everyone,
what grade fuel do you guys run? 87, 89, or 93?

 

I run 87 in the 500 EFI and the 500 HO carb. No problems.

 

I keep it in high when doing 5mph along a crowed beach and around the yard. I also use high AWD going up long steep hills on the trail where I want to go up them fast with all 4 wheels throwing dirt and catch air at the top.

 

Just like a car, you'll get a feel for where the power is, and what range to use under what conditions.

Octane 89 for me in all my off-road stuff.