TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT WEAR/BURN
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Driving onto a pickup or tall
trailer in high range
Use low gear during loading.
Starting out going up a steep
incline
Use low gear.
Driving at low RPM or ground
speed (3-7 MPH)
Drive at a higher speed or use low gear more frequently.
Insufficient warm-up at low
ambient temperatures
Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission in
neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8 throttle in short bursts, 5
to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and prevent belt
burning.
Slow/easy clutch engagement Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed
Use low gear only.
Utility use/plowing Use low gear only.
Stuck in mud or snow
Shift the transmission to low gear and carefully use fast,
aggressive throttle application to engage clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and
vehicle rollover.
Climbing over large objects
from a stopped position
Shift the transmission to low gear and carefully use fast, brief,
aggressive throttle application to engage clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and
vehicle rollover.
Belt slippage from water or
snow ingestion into the PVT
system
Dry out the PVT (see page 102). Inspect clutch seals for damage
if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction
Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can assist.
Poor engine performance
Check for fouled plug or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines.
Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can assist.
Slippage from failure to warm
up belt
Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph for one mile
(5 miles or more when temperature is below freezing).
Wrong or missing belt
Install the recommended belt.
Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch.
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