TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT WEAR / BURN
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Driving at low RPM or ground
speed
Drive at a higher speed.
Insufficient warm-up at low
ambient temperatures
Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission in
neutral, apply small amount of 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.
Belt slippage from water or
snow ingestion into the CVT
system
Dry out the CVT (see the CVT Drying section for details).
Prevent
water from entering the CVT inlet and outlet ducts (see the
Washing the Vehicle section for details).
Inspect clutch seals for
damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction
A HAMMERHEAD dealer or other authorized person can assist.
Poor engine performance
Check for fouled plug or foreign material in gas tank, fuel filter,
and fuel lines. A HAMMERHEAD dealer or other authorized
person can assist.
Wrong or missing belt
Install the recommended belt.
Improper break-in
Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See the CVT Break-in
(Clutches / Belt) section for details.
ENGINE DOESN’T TURN OVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Loose battery connections
Check all connections and tighten
Loose solenoid connections
Check all connections and tighten
ENGINE PINGS OR KNOCKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Poor quality or low octane fuel
Replace with recommended fuel
Incorrect ignition timing
Your authorized dealer can assist
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
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