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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive Belt and Cover Problems
Possible Cause
Solution
Driving the ATV onto a
pickup or tall trailer in
high range.
Avoid stopping on the ramp or creeping slowly up the
ramp. These practices may slip the clutch and belt.
Starting out going up a
steep incline.
When starting out on an incline, use low range or dis-
mount the ATV (after first applying the park brake) and
perform the K-turn as described on page 59.
Driving at low RPM or
low ground speed (at
approximately 3-7 MPH).
Drive at a higher speed. Avoid creeping.
Insufficient warm-up of
ATVs exposed to low am-
bient 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 flex-
ible and prevent belt burning.
Slow and easy clutch en-
gagement.
Use the throttle quickly and effectively for efficient enga-
gement.
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed.
Install a one tooth smaller counter shaft sprocket.
Stuck in mud or snow.
Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to en-
gage clutch.
WARNING:
Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Climbing over large ob-
jects from a stopped posi-
tion.
Carefully use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch.
WARNING:
Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
PVT system.
Dry out the PVT as outlined on page 99. Inspect clutch
seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction.
Contact your Polaris dealer for inspection of clutch com-
ponents.
Poor engine performance. Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank,
fuel lines, or carburetor. Contact your dealer for service.
