Polaris 550 Indy 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Front end pushes
• Check for worn skags.
• Check for binding front suspension
shafts and steering components,
grease all pivot points (elevate
front of machine).
• Increase IFS preload (if equipped).
Steering is heavy
• Make sure spindles and all
steering components turn freely.
• Your dealer can perform a ski
alignment inspection.
• Check skags and skis for damage.
DRIVE BELT TROUBLESHOOTING
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 snowmobile in extremely cold
weather and warm it up. Break snowmobile 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/16 km/h) Lower the gear ratio. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in
high ambient temperatures. Check for snow
ingestion.
Ice and snow build-up
between track and
tunnel Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the
drive belt off the snowmobile in extremely cold
weather and warm it up. Break snowmobile loose
from the snow.
Poor engine
performance
Check for fouled plugs and water, ice or dirt in the
fuel tank or fuel line.
Loading snowmobiles
onto trailers Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the
drivetrain from spinning properly. Use enough
speed to drive the snowmobile completely onto the
trailer. Push and pull it to finish loading if necessary.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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