Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Situation Probable Cause Remedy
Engine RPM below
spe
cified operating
range, although
engine is properly
tuned.
-Wrong or broken drive clutch spring.
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-Drive clutch shift weight too heavy.
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-Driven clutch spring broken or installed in
wrong helix
location.
-Replace with recommended spring.
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-Install correct shift weight kit to match engine
a
pplication.

-Replace spring; refer to proper installation
loc
ation.
Erratic engine
o
perating RPM
during acceleration
or load variations.
-Drive clutch binding.
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-Belt worn unevenly - thin / burnt spots.
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-Driven clutch malfunction.
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-Sheave face grooved.
A. Disassemble drive clutch; inspect shift weights
for
wear and free operation.
B. Clean and polish stationary shaft hub;
reassemble clutc
h without spring to determine
problem area.

Replace belt.
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A. Replace ramp buttons.
B. Inspect movable sheave for ex
cessive bushing
clearance.
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-Replace the clutch.
Engine RPM above
spe
cified operating
range.
-Incorrect drive clutch spring (too high spring
ra
te).
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-Drive clutch shift weights incorrect for
application (too
light).
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-Drive clutch binding.
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-Driven clutch binding.
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-Converter sheaves greasy; belt slipage.
-Install correct recommended spring.
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-Install correct recommended shift weights.
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-Disassemble and clean clut
ch, inspecting shift
weights and rollers. Reassemble without the spring
and move sheaves through entire range to further
determine probable cause.
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-Disassemble, clean, and inspect driven clutch,
n
oting worn sheave bushing and ramp buttons and
helix spring location.
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-Clean sheaves with denatured alcohol or brake
clea
ner, install new belt.
Harsh drive clutch
e
ngagement.
-Drive belt worn too narrow.
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-Excessive belt / sheave clearance with new
be
lt.
-Replace belt.
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-Perform belt / sheave clearance adjustment with
shim washers beneat
h spider.
Drive belt turns
ov
er
-Wrong belt for application. -Replace with correct belt.
Belt burnt, thin
spot
s
-Abuse (continued throttle application when
vehic
le is stationary, excess load)
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-Dragging brake
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-Slow, easy clutch engagement
-Caution operator to operate machine within
guidelines.
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-Inspect brake system.
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-Fast, effective use of throttle for efficient
e
ngagement.

Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English