Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual page 369

-Plugged air intake or outlet.
-Belt slippage due to water, oil, grease, etc.,
rubbing on cover.-Clutches or weight being
applied to cover while in operation.
PVT cover
overheating
-High vs. low range.
(melting)
-Cover seals or ducts leaking
Water ingestion
-Operator error
-Belt worn out
Belt slippage -Water ingestion
-Belt contaminated with oil or grease
-Belt worn or separated, thin spots, loose
belt-Broken or worn clutch components,
PVT noise
cover hitting clutches
Engagement -Thin spots on belt, worn belt
erratic or stabby -Drive clutch bushings stick
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-Clear obstruction
-Inspect system. Clean , repair or replace as
necessary.
Seal PVT system ducts.
-Remove weight. Inform operator.
-Instruct operator on guidelines for operation in
proper driving range for different terrain as
outlined in Owner's Safety and Maintenance
Manual.
-Find leak and repair as necessary.
-Instruct operator on guidelines for operation in
wet terrain as outlined in Owner's Safety and
Maintenance Manual.
-Replace belt.
-Inspect and seal PVT system.
-Inspect and clean.
-Replace belt.
-Inspect and repair as necessary.
-Replace belt. Refer to belt burnt troubleshooting
and instruct operator.
-Inspect and repair clutches.
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