Neither.
It is an open differential just like in a car.
Both wheels pull all the time until one loses traction and then neither one pulls.
If you do a search for turf mode on this forum you will probably get more information than you can handle.

 

Thanks.

 

First, Turf Mode is not a thing.
It’s a really cool name that describes the standard operating characteristics of an open differential that has been used since 1826.
Polaris coined the name, not the differential.

It is not 1 wheel drive.
In an open differential the wheel with the least amount of traction will receive the power from the transaxle.
This is why Polaris had to install the locking mechanism, since it’s an off-road vehicle.

If you want my full technical explanation on this, shoot me a message or give me a call.
Number is below.👍

 

So would turf mode be for clean pavement at any speed?

 

Thanks everyone for the knowledge. I don't know why I thought the dealer was telling me truth.

 

Your dealer probably doesn't know how it works.
The information that Polaris has on some of their own web sites is even incorrect and misleading.

 

So would turf mode be for clean pavement at any speed? And for lawns you don’t want damaged?

 

I do a lot of flat trail riding here in western Wisconsin, from dry dusty trails to wet, muddy trails with a few sippy holes tossed in for good measure.
I am in turf mode 90% 0f the time.
It makes it more interesting!