Polaris TX Starfire - Drive Clutch Troubleshooting Guide

TROUBLE SHOOTING - DRIVE CLUTCH
Problem
Clutch
engagement
too low
Clutch
engagement
too high
Clutch weight too
heavy or RPM too
low
Clutch
weight too
light or RPM too
high
Grease, oil, or rubber
on
sheaves
Lightest weight too
heavy or no weight
available between the
two weights
Probable Cause and Fix
Spring has lost its tension
Check height
with new spring, re-
place if necessary
Spring
too heavy- replace with lighter
dia. spring OR
Moving surfaces dirty - clean and oi I
Replace
weight with next lighter
weight
Check engine over
for possible loss
of horsepower
Check
clutch rollers or weights for
possible seizure
Replace with next heavier weight
Find
cause and sand sheaves with
No. 220 grit sandpaper
Use the heaviest weight tried and
trim as in diagram below. Trim in
.020" graduations at a time.
NOTE: When grinding weights be
sure that when finished all three
weights weigh the
same ~ .2 grams.
REMOVE MATERIAL
.020
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