BMS Beast 1000 Series, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT WEAR/BURN
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Driving onto a pickup or tall
trailer in high range
Use low range during loading.
Starting out going up a steep
incline
Use low range.
Driving at low RPM or ground
speed (3-7 MPH)
Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently.
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.
Towing/pushing at low RPM/
low ground speed
Use low range only.
Utility use/plowing Use low range only.
Stuck in mud or snow
Shift the transmission to low range and 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
Shift the transmission to low range and carefully use fast, brief,
aggressive throttle application to engage clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and
vehicle rollover.
Belt slippage from water or
snow ingestion into the CVT
system
Dry out the CVT (see page 78). Inspect clutch seals for damage if
repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction Your DW INDUSTRIES dealer can assist.
Poor engine performance
Check for fouled plug or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines.
Your DW INDUSTRIES dealer can assist.
Slippage from failure to warm
up belt Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph for one mile
(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. See page 38.