Troubleshooting - Polaris Trail Blazer Owner's Manual

Drive Belt and Cover Problems
Possible Cause
Driving the ATV onto a
pickup or tall trailer in
high range.
Starting out going up a
steep incline.
Driving at low RPM or
low ground speed (at
approximately 3-7 MPH).
Insufficient warm-up of
ATVs exposed to low am-
bient temperatures.
Slow and easy clutch en-
gagement.
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed.
Stuck in mud or snow.
Climbing over large ob-
jects from a stopped posi-
tion.
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
PVT system.
Clutch malfunction.
Poor engine performance. Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank,

TROUBLESHOOTING

Avoid stopping on the ramp or creeping slowly up the
ramp. These practices may slip the clutch and belt.
When starting out on an incline, use low range or dis-
mount the ATV (after first applying the park brake) and
perform the K-turn as described on page 55.
Drive at a higher speed. Avoid creeping.
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 for efficient enga-
gement.
Install a one tooth smaller counter shaft sprocket.
Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to en-
gage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Carefully use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Dry out the PVT as outlined on page 95. Inspect clutch
seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Contact your Polaris dealer for inspection of clutch com-
ponents.
fuel lines, or carburetor. Contact your dealer for service.
Solution
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