Troubleshooting - Polaris PROSPECTOR PRO User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Abnormal vibration
Unstable behavior
Overheated guiding
components
(burned rubber
odor)
Loss of power
Partial or total
derailing
Insufficient
snow flotation
40
Potential Cause
Debris in system
Severe, localized wheel
wear (flat spot)
Frozen sprocket or
wheel
Beginning of derailing
Soiled hubs when system
was installed
Damaged hub bearing
or wheel bearing
Damage to hub or track
system due to impact or
abusive use
Incorrect angle of attack
adjustments
Incorrect system
alignment
Track tension too high
Blocked wheel
Incorrect system
alignment
Constant turning
Constant operation in ruts
Track tension too high
Snow infiltrated
vehicle air intake
system
Severe wear to one or more
components
Track tension too low
Incorrect system
alignment; incorrect angle
of attack adjustments
Incorrect adjustment of
anti-rotation (stabilizing)
arm
Correction
Clean/remove all debris.
Replace the part.
Remove ice/snow build-up. Store vehicle at
temperatures above 32° F. (0° C).
Verify system alignment. Ensure track is
properly guided by wheels and track guide.
Adjust as needed. See pages 22-23.
Remove system, clean hub surfaces,
reinstall system.
Replace damaged bearings; always replace
bearings annually/every 100 hours as
recommended.
Replace damaged parts.
Adjust front and rear track angle of attack. See
pages 18-21.
Adjust system alignment. See pages 22-23.
Adjust track tension. See page 24-25.
Attempt to free wheel; replace if
necessary.
Adjust system alignment. See pages 22-23.
Vary turning radius; operate in lubricated
environment.
Exit ruts occasionally to vary direction;
operate in lubricated environment.
Lower track tension.
Clean mud, snow, other build-up from
sprockets.
Remove ice/snow build-up from wheels.
Remove compacted snow from frame and wheels.
Remove snow; promptly see your dealer for
service.
Verify system alignment. See pages 22-23. Inspect
for wear on track guide, inside driving lugs and
wheels.
Adjust track tension. See page 24-25.
Adjust system alignment. See pages 22-23. Adjust
front and rear track angle of attack. See pages 18-
21.
Adjust front and rear track angle of attack. See
pages 18-21.
Replace worn or damaged rubber damper on
stabilizing arm.