Troubleshooting; Drive Belt Wear / Burn - Polaris RZR RS1 2019 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

DRIVE BELT WEAR / BURN

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Driving onto a pickup or tall trailer in
high range
Starting out going up a steep incline
Driving at low RPM or ground speed
(3-7 MPH/ 5-11 km/h)
Insufficient warm-up at low ambient
temperatures
Slow/easy clutch engagement
Hauling heavy cargo/ pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed+
Utility use/plowing
Stuck in mud or snow
Climbing over large objects from a
stopped position
Belt slippage from water or snow
ingestion into the PVT system
TROUBLESHOOTING
SOLUTION
Use low range during loading.
Use low range. See warnings on
page 54.
Drive at a higher speed or use low
range more frequently. See page 30.
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 flexible
and prevent belt burning.
Use the throttle quickly and
effectively.
Use low range only.
Use low range only.
Shift the transmission to low range
and carefully use fast, aggressive
throttle application to engage clutch.
WARNING! Excessive throttle may
cause loss of control and vehicle
rollover.
Shift the transmission to low range
and carefully use fast, brief,
aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch.
WARNING! Excessive throttle may
cause loss of control and vehicle
rollover.
Dry out the PVT (see page 112).
Prevent water from entering the PVT
outlet duct (see page 110). Inspect
clutch seals for damage if repeated
leaking occurs.
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