Troubleshooting Drive System; Troubleshooting Brake System - Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual

Troubleshooting Drive
System
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to wheels
Condition
1. Drive belt worn — broken
2. Vehicle shift lever in Park or Neutral
Problem: Power not transmitted from engine to either front wheel
Condition
1. Front drive actuator not operating
2. Driveshaft serration worn — broken
3. Coupling damaged
4. Coupling joint serration worn — damaged
5. Front drive — driven bevel gears broken — damaged
6. Front differential gears/pinions broken — damaged
Problem: Gears noisy (Noise seems to come from transaxle)
Condition
1. Gears worn — chipped
2. Splines worn
3. Primary gears worn — chipped
4. Bearings worn
5. Bushing worn
Troubleshooting Brake
System
Problem: Braking poor
Condition
1. Pad worn
2. Brake fluid leaking
3. Master cylinder/brake cylinder seal worn
Problem: Brake pedal travel excessive
Condition
1. Brake fluid low
2. Piston seal — cup worn
Problem: Brake fluid leaking
Condition
1. Connection fittings loose
2. Hose cracked
3. Piston seal worn
Problem: Brake pedal spongy
Condition
1. Air trapped in hydraulic system
2. Brake fluid low
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Remedy
1. Replace drive belt
2. Shift vehicle to desired gear
Remedy
1. Replace fuse — drive select switch — front drive actuator
2. Replace shaft
3. Replace coupling
4. Replace joint
5. Replace gear(s)
6. Replace gears — pinions
Remedy
1. Replace gears
2. Replace shaft(s)
3. Replace gears
4. Replace bearings
5. Replace bushing
Remedy
1. Replace pads
2. Repair — replace hydraulic system
3. Replace master cylinder
Remedy
1. Add fluid to proper level
2. Replace brake caliper
Remedy
1. Tighten fittings
2. Replace hose
3. Replace brake caliper
Remedy
1. Bleed hydraulic system
2. Add brake fluid and bleed hydraulic brake system