Polaris 2002 Snowmobile, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Belt Troubleshooting
Belt Wear/Burn
Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis
Causes Solutions
Driving at low RPM Drive at higher RPMs. Gear the machine down. Check belt
deflection.
Insufficient warm-up Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off
the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break machine loose from the snow.
Towing at low RPM Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast, aggressive throttle to
engage clutch.
Riding with high RPM
and slow speed (8000
RPM/10 MPH) Lower the gear ratio. Remove windage plates from the
clutch. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in high ambient
temperatures.
Ice and snow build-up
between track and
tunnel Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off
the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break machine loose from the snow.
Poor engine
performance Check for carb and choke synchronization, fouled plugs,
debris in the carbs, and water, ice, or dirt in gas tank or fuel
line.
Loading machines onto
trailers Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drivetrain from
spinning properly. Use enough speed to drive the machine
completely onto the trailer. Push and pull it to finish
loading if necessary.
Clutch malfunction Inspect clutch components. See your dealer.
Slow, easy clutch en-
gagement Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch.