Trouble Shooting - Drive Clutch - Polaris TX Starfire Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING - DRIVE CLUTCH
Problem
Clutch engagement
too low
Clutch engagement
too high
Clutch weight too
heavy or RPM too
low
Clutch weight too
light or RPM too
high
Grease, oil, or rubber
on sheaves
Lightest weight too
heavy or no weight
available between the
two weights
Probable Cause and Fix
Spring has lost its tension
Check height with new spring, re-
place if necessary
Spring too heavy- replace with lighter
dia. spring OR
Moving surfaces dirty - clean and oi I
Replace weight with next lighter
weight
Check engine over for possible loss
of horsepower
Check clutch rollers or weights for
possible seizure
Replace with next heavier weight
Find cause and sand sheaves with
No. 220 grit sandpaper
Use the heaviest weight tried and
trim as in diagram below. Trim in
.020" graduations at a time.
NOTE: When grinding weights be
sure that when finished all three
weights weigh the same
~
.2 grams.
REMOVE MATERIAL
.020
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