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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive Belt and Cover Problems
Possible Cause Solution
Driving the ATV onto a
pickup or tall trailer in
high range.
Avoid stopping on the ramp or creeping slowly up the
ramp. These practices may slip the clutch and belt.
Starting out going up a
steep incline.
When starting out on an incline, dismount the ATV (after
first applying the park brake) and perform the K-turn as
described on page 58.
Driving at low RPM or
low ground speed (at
about 3-7 MPH).
Drive at a slightly higher speed. Avoid creeping.
Insufficient warm-up of
ATVs exposed to low am-
bient 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 flex-
ible and prevent belt burning.
Slow and easy clutch en-
gagement.
Use the throttle quickly and effectively for ef ficient enga-
gement.
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed.
Install a one tooth smaller counter shaft sprocket.
Utility use/plowing snow,
dirt, etc.
Install a one tooth smaller counter shaft sprocket.
Stuck in mud or snow. Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Climbing over large ob-
jects from a stopped posi-
tion.
Carefully use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
PVT system.
Dry out the PVT as outlined on page 97. Inspect clutch
seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction. Contact your Polaris dealer for inspection of clutch com-
ponents.
Poor engine performance. Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank,
fuel lines, or carburetor. Contact your dealer for service.
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