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How to Avoid CVT Drive Belt and Clutch Failures
CVT clutch and belt life can be dramatically extended by avoiding these common operating mistakes:
Causes CVT damage: Solution:
Attempting to load the vehicle onto a truck bed or tall
trailer in high gear�
Shift transmission to low gear during loading of the
vehicle to prevent belt burning.
Starting out on a steep incline in high gear. When starting out on steep inclines, use low gear.
Constant driving at low RPM, driving at just above clutch
engagement RPM, or at low speed (
approximately 3mph ~
7mph [
5km/h ~ 10km/h
]
) in high gear�
Low gear is highly recommended for cooler CVT
operating temperatures and longer component life. Drive
at a higher speed or use low gear more frequently.
Insufcient warm-up of CVT exposed to low ambient
temperatures.
Warm the engine before driving, the CVT drive belt
will become more exible and prevent belt burning.
Slow throttle and easy CVT engagement�
Use the throttle with purpose and effectively for
efcient CVT clutch engagement.
Towing / pushing at low RPM/low ground speed. Use low gear only�
Utility use / plowing snow, dirt, etc. Use low gear only�
Heavy vehicle load operating at low speed Use low gear only�
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