POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Belt slippage from water or snow
ingestion into the PVT system
Dry out the PVT (see the PVT Drying
section for details). Prevent water
from entering the PVT outlet duct (see
page 111). Inspect clutch seals for
damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Poor engine performance Check for fouled plugs or foreign
material in gas tank or fuel lines. Your
POLARIS dealer can assist.
Slippage from failure to warm up belt Always warm up the belt by operating
below 30 MPH (48 km/h) for one mile
(1.5 km) and for 5 miles (8 km) 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. See page 78.
Failed belt Remove the belt and clean away any
debris from the clutch box, clutch duct
and engine compartment. Install a
new belt.
WARNING! Failure to remove ALL
debris when replacing the belt could
result in vehicle damage and severe
injury or death. See the Belt
Replacement / Debris Removal
section for details.
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