Polaris ACE 570 (2018 year). Manual - part 17

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OPERATION

All Wheel Drive (AWD) System

Disengaging AWD 

Move the AWD switch to the center or bottom position to disengage 

AWD. 
If the switch is turned off while the front gearcase is moving, it will not 

disengage until the rear wheels regain traction.
In some situations, the front gearcase may remain locked after turning 

the AWD switch off. If this occurs, you may notice increased steering 

effort and some vehicle speed restriction. Perform the following 

procedure to unlock the front gearcase.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the gear selector to reverse. Operate in reverse for at least 10 

feet (3 m).

3. Stop completely.
4. Move the gear selector to forward and drive forward.
5. If the front gearcase remains locked after following these 

instructions, return the vehicle to your dealer for service.

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WINCH GUIDE

These safety warnings and instructions apply if your vehicle came 

equipped with a winch or if you choose to add an accessory winch to 

your vehicle.

Improper winch use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Always follow all 

winch instructions and warnings in this manual.

Your winch may have a cable made of either wire rope or specially 

designed synthetic rope. The term “winch cable” will be used for either 

unless noted otherwise.

Winch Safety Precautions

1. Read all sections of this manual.
2. Never use alcohol or drugs before or while operating the winch.
3. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate the winch.
4. Always wear eye protection and heavy gloves when operating the 

winch.

5. Always keep body, hair, clothing and jewelry clear of the winch 

cable, fairlead and hook when operating winch.

6. Never attempt to “jerk” a load attached to the winch with a moving 

vehicle. See the Shock Loading section on page 82.

7. Always keep the area around the vehicle, winch, winch cable and 

load clear of people (especially children) and distractions while 

operating the winch.

8. Always turn the vehicle ignition power OFF when it and the winch 

are not being used.

9. Always be sure that at least five (5) full turns of winch cable are 

wrapped around the winch drum at all times. The friction provided 

by this wrapped cable allows the drum to pull on the winch cable 

and move the load.

WARNING

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WINCH GUIDE

Winch Safety Precautions

10. Always apply your vehicle’s park brake and/or park mechanism to 

hold the vehicle in place during winching. Use wheel chocks if 

needed.

11. Always align the vehicle and winch with the load directly in front of 

the vehicle as much as possible. Avoid winching with the winch 

cable at an angle to the winching vehicle’s centerline whenever 

possible.

12. If winching at an angle is unavoidable, follow these precautions:

A. Look at the winch drum occasionally. Never let the winch cable “stack” 

or accumulate at one end of the winch drum. Too much winch cable at 

one end of the winch drum can damage the winch and the winch cable.

B. If stacking occurs, stop winching. Follow step 15 on page 80 to feed 

and rewind the cable evenly before continuing the winch operation.

13. Never winch up or down at sharp angles. This can destabilize the 

winching vehicle and possibly cause it to move without warning.

14. Never attempt to winch loads that weigh more than the winch’s 

rated capacity.

15. The winch motor may become hot during winch use. If you winch 

for more than 45 seconds, or if the winch stalls during operation, 

stop winching and permit the winch to cool down for 10 minutes 

before using it again.

16. Never touch, push, pull or straddle the 

winch cable while winching a load.

17. Never let the winch cable run through 

your hands, even if wearing heavy 

gloves.

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WINCH GUIDE

Winch Safety Precautions

18. Never release the clutch on the winch when the winch cable is under 

load.

19. Never use the winch for lifting or transporting people.
20. Never use the winch to hoist or suspend a vertical load.
21. Never immerse or submerse your winch in water. Take your winch 

to your dealer for service if this occurs.

22. Always inspect your winch and winch cable before each use.
23. Never winch the hook fully into the winch. This can cause damage 

to winch components.

24. Unplug the remote control from the vehicle when the winch is not in 

use to prevent inadvertent activation and use by unauthorized 

persons.

25. Never grease or oil the winch cable. This will cause the winch cable 

to collect debris that will shorten the life of the cable.