Troubleshooting; Drive Belt Wear/Burn - Polaris 9922462 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

TROUBLESHOOTING

Drive Belt Wear/Burn

Possible Cause
Starting out going up a
steep incline
Driving at low RPM or
ground speed (3-7 MPH)
Insufficient warm-up at
low ambient tempera-
tures
Slow/easy clutch engage-
ment
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed
Utility use/plowing
Stuck in mud or snow
Climbing over large
objects from a stopped
position
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
PVT system
Clutch malfunction
Poor engine performance
Slippage from failure to
warm up belt
Wrong or missing belt
Improper break-in
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Use low range (if equipped) or turn around using the K-
turn (see page 40).
Drive at a higher speed or use low range (if equipped)
more frequently.
Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission
in neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8 throttle in
short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become more flex-
ible and prevent belt burning.
Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Use low range only (if equipped).
Use low range only (if equipped).
Shift the transmission to low range (if equipped). Care-
fully use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage
clutch. WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss of
control and vehicle overturn.
Dry out the PVT. See page 84. Inspect clutch seals for
damage if repeated leaking occurs.
See your Polaris dealer.
Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank,
fuel lines or carburetor. See your dealer.
Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph (48
km/h) for one mile (1.6 km). Operate 5 miles (8 km) or
more when temperature is below freezing.
Install the recommended belt.
Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See page 30.
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