Troubleshooting - Polaris Widetrak LX Owner's Manual

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
engagement
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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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