POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Poor engine
performance
Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas
tank or fuel lines. See your dealer.
Slippage from failure to
warm up belt
Always warm up the belt by operating below 30
mph (48 km/h) for 1 miles (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 the
Vehicle Break-in Period section for details.
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.
ENGINE DOESN’T TURN OVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Loose battery connections Check all connections and tighten
Loose solenoid connections Check all connections and tighten
Loose electronic control box
connections
Inspect, clean, reinstall connectors;
blow on EFI fuse to remove impurities
Mechanical failure Your POLARIS dealer or other
qualified person can assist.
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