9928487 R01 - 2018 RANGER XP 1000 Service Manual
© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
SITUATION
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Engine RPM below specified
operating range, although engine
is properly tuned.
-Wrong or broken drive clutch
spring.
-Drive clutch shift weight too heavy.
-Driven clutch spring broken or
installed in wrong helix location.
-Replace with recommended spring.
-Install correct shift weight kit to match
engine application.
-Replace spring; refer to proper
installation location.
Erratic engine operating RPM
during acceleration or load
variations.
-Drive clutch binding.
-Belt worn unevenly - thin / burnt
spots.
-Driven clutch malfunction.
-Sheave face grooved.
A. Disassemble drive clutch; inspect
shift weights for wear and free
operation.
B. Clean and polish stationary shaft
hub; reassemble clutch without spring
to determine problem area.
Replace belt.
A. Replace ramp buttons.
B. Inspect movable sheave for
excessive bushing clearance.
-Replace the clutch.
Engine RPM above specified
operating range.
-Incorrect drive clutch spring (too
high of rate).
-Drive clutch shift weights incorrect
for application (too light).
-Drive clutch binding.
-Driven clutch binding.
-Converter sheaves greasy; belt
slipage.
-Install correct recommended spring.
-Install correct recommended shift
weights.
-Disassemble and clean clutch,
inspecting shift weights and rollers.
Reassemble without the spring and
move sheaves through entire range to
further determine probable cause.
-Disassemble, clean, and inspect
driven clutch, noting worn sheave
bushing and ramp buttons and helix
spring location.
-Clean sheaves with denatured alcohol
or brake cleaner, install new belt.
Harsh drive clutch engagement.
-Drive belt worn too narrow.
-Excessive belt / sheave clearance
with new belt.
-Worn spider rollers / worn spider
roller washers
-Replace belt.
-Perform belt / sheave clearance
adjustment with shim washers beneath
spider.
-Replace spider rollers / spider roller
washers
Drive belt turns over
-Wrong belt for application.
-Replace with correct belt.
Belt burnt, thin spots
-Abuse (continued throttle
application when vehicle is
stationary, excess load)
-Caution operator to operate machine
within guidelines.