Owner's manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT WEAR/BURN
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Driving at low RPM or ground
speed 5–11 km/h (3-7 MPH)
Drive at a higher speed.
Insufficient warm-up at low
ambient 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 flexible and prevent belt
burning.
Slow/easy clutch engagement Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Stuck in mud or snow
Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage
clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and
vehicle rollover.
Climbing over large objects
from a stopped position
Carefully use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to engage
clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and
vehicle rollover.
Clutch malfunction Your dealer can assist.
Poor engine performance
Check for fouled plug 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 48 km/h for 1.6 km
(30 mph for one mile). Warm up for 8 km (5 miles) 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.
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