Polaris 340 Touring Owner's Manual page 133

TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem
Noise in drive sys-
tem
Poor low RPM per-
formance
Engine doesn't turn
Engine doesn't start
(electric start mod-
els)
Engine requires
more than normal
pulls to start
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Probable Cause Solution
Broken drive clutch
components
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft,
or front drive shaft
Drive belt surface
flat spots
Drive chain loose
Drive chain worn,
sprocket teeth bro-
ken
Worn drive belt
Excessive belt/
sheave clearance
Loose torque stop
Sticky clutch
Seized engine
Hydrostatic lock
Wire connections
Poor fuel
Not enough fuel get-
ting to engine
• SEE YOUR DEALER.
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• Inspect and replace as needed.
• Inspect and adjust (or replace).
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• Inspect and replace as needed.
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• Inspect and adjust.
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• SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a
result of poor lubrication, inade-
quate fuel supply, broken parts or
improper cooling.
• Fuel may have entered the crank-
case while the vehicle was standing
or being transported. SEE YOUR
DEALER to correct the cause.
Drain plug(s) are located on the
lower crankcase for emergency
draining.
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• Replace with fresh winter fuel.
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