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Situation
Engine/belt insufficiently warmed up
(including low temperatures)
New drive belt
Initial clutch engagement for operat-
ing the vehicle
Operating at low speed
Operating on an incline
Loading onto a pickup or trailer
Hauling heavy cargo/towing or push-
ing
Operating in mud, snow, sand, or
other loose or soft terrain
Stuck while operating
Operating in rough terrain or over
obstacles
Water in CVT housing
Drive belt failure
Vehicle vibrates at initial throttle appli-
cation when in gear
Incorrect drive belt
Clutch malfunction
Braking/Stopping
Always allow plenty of room and time to
stop smoothly. Sometimes quick stops
are inevitable, so always be prepared.
Whether you're stopping slowly or stop-
ping quickly, do this:
1. Release the accelerator; then press the
foot brake pedal to apply the brake.
2. If the wheels lock, release them for a
second; then apply them again. On
surfaces such as ice, mud, or loose
gravel, pump the brake pedal rapidly.
Operator Guideline
Before operating, place the transmission in Neutral
(keep brake applied) and vary engine RPM several
times. Allow the engine to warm up for a minimum of
two minutes. Operate under 30 mph (48 km/h) for the
first two miles or the first five miles when temperature is
below freezing.
Follow the drive belt break-in procedure on page 36.
Carefully employ quick, deliberate throttle application to
engage the clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle
may cause loss of vehicle control.
Use low range whenever operating at low speed.
Use low range whenever operating in an incline posi-
tion.
Use low range and 4WD whenever loading vehicle.
Use low range whenever hauling/towing/pushing.
Mud: Use low range to maintain vehicle speed and to
prevent damaging the belt.
Snow, sand, or other loose or soft terrain: Use high
range to maintain wheel speed.
Use low range. Carefully employ quick, deliberate throt-
tle application to engage the clutch. WARNING:
Excessive throttle may cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.
Use low range whenever operating in rough terrain or
over obstacles.
Drain CVT housing. Before operating, place the trans-
mission in neutral (keep brake applied) and vary engine
RPM several times.
Remove drive belt and clean any debris from the CVT
housing. Install new recommended drive belt.
Slowly apply throttle from 0-5 mph on a flat surface. If
vehicle vibrates, check drive belt and replace if neces-
sary.
Use only recommended drive belt.
Check with authorized dealer.
3. Never "ride" the brake. Even maintain-
ing minimal pressure on the brake pedal
will cause the brake pads to drag on the
disc and may overheat the brake fluid.
Excessive
hydraulic brake for high speed stops
will cause overheating of the brake
fluid and premature brake pad wear
which will result in an unexpected
loss of brakes.
! WARNING
repetitive
use
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