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TROUBLESHOOTING
With all the challenges you cna encounter off-road,there's chance
that sometime something may go wrong. This section gives
practical advice to help you deal with a wide range of problems.
Take time to read this section before you ride.
Drive belt and cover problems
Possible Cause Solution
Driving the vehicle onto
a pickup or tall trailer in
high range
Shift transmission to low range during
loading of the vehicle to prevent belt
burning
Starting out going up a
steep incline
When starting out on an incline, use low
range (see page 77)
Driving at low RPM or low
ground speed
(at approximately 3 - 5
mph (5-10 km/h))
Drive at a higher speed or use low range
more frequently. The use of low range
is highly recommended for cooler CVT
operating temperatures and longer
component life
Insufficient warm-up of
vehicle exposed to low
ambient temperatures
Warm the engine before driving, the belt
will become more flexible and prevent
belt burning
Slow and easy clutch
engagement
Use the throttle quickly and effectively
for efficient engagement
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed
Use low range only
Utility use/plowing snow,
dirt, etc
Use low range only
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