Polaris 2003 Pro X Service Manual page 182

CLUTCHING
SYMPTOMS
Engine RPM below specified
operating range, although en-
gine is properly tuned
Erratic engine operating RPM
during acceleration or load
variations
Engine RPM above specified
operating range
Burnt Belts / Premature Wear
Also see Belt Wear / Burning
Diagnosis Chart on page 4.39
4.50
PROBABLE CAUSE
a) Wrong or broken drive clutch spring
b) Drive clutch shift weight too heavy
c) Driven clutch spring broken or installed
in wrong helix location
d) Drive belt too long
e) Improper driven clutch setup
Drive clutch binding or driven clutch
malfunction
Converter sheaves greasy; belt slippage
a) Incorrect drive clutch spring (too high
spring rate)
b) Drive clutch shift weights incorrect for
application (too light)
c) Drive clutch binding
d) Driven clutch binding
e)Converter sheaves greasy; belt slippage
f)Improper driven clutch setup
a) Wrong or broken drive clutch spring
b) Drive clutch shift weight too heavy
c) Driven clutch spring broken or installed
in wrong helix location
d) Drive belt too long
e) Converter sheaves greasy; belt slip-
page.
f) Improper driven clutch setup
REMEDY
a) Replace with recommended spring
b) Install correct shift weight kit to
match engine application
c) Replace spring; refer to proper
installation location
d) Install new belt and/or adjust belt
tension
e) Install correct parts and/or ad just to
match engine application and ma
chine use
-
Disassemble drive clutch; inspect shift
weights for wear and free operation
Clean clutches; install new belt
-Clean and polish stationary shaft hub;
reassemble clutch without spring to
determine problem area
-Replace ramp buttons
-Inspect moveable sheave for excessive
bushing clearance/replace
a) Install proper spring
b) Install proper shift weights
c) Disassemble and clean clutch,
inspecting shift weights and buttons.
Reassemble without the spring to
determine probable cause.
d)-Disassemble, clean and inspect
driven clutch, noting worn sheave
bushing and ramp buttons and helix
spring location
e) Clean clutches; install new belt
f) Install correct parts and/or ad just t o
match engine application and ma
chine use
a) Replace with recommended spring
b) Install correct shift weight kit to match
engine application
c) Replace spring; refer to proper
installation location
d) Install new belt and/or adjust belt
tension
e) Clean clutches; install new belt
f) Install correct parts and/or adjust to
match engine application and ma
chine use