Polaris RMK 2004 Owner's Manual page 114

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