Drive Belt Wear/Burn - Polaris 600 IQ Widetrak Owner's Manual

Drive Belt Wear/Burn

Cause
Driving at low RPM
Insufficient warm-up
Towing at low RPM
Riding with high RPM
and slow speed (8000
RPM at 10 MPH/16
km/h)
Ice and snow build-up
between track and
tunnel
Poor engine
performance
Loading machines onto
trailers
Clutch malfunction
Slow, easy clutch
engagement
Wrong or missing belt
Improper break-in
Drive at higher RPM. Gear the machine down. Check belt
deflection.
Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt
off the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break machine loose from the snow.
Do not tow in high gear. Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast,
aggressive throttle to engage clutch.
Lower the gear ratio. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in high
ambient temperatures. Check for snow ingestion.
Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt
off the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break machine loose from the snow.
Check for fouled plugs or water, ice, or dirt in the gas tank
or fuel line.
Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drivetrain from
spinning properly. Use enough speed to drive the machine
completely onto the trailer. Push and pull it to finish
loading if necessary.
Inspect clutch components. See your dealer.
Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch.
Always use the recommended belt.
Always break in a new belt and/or clutch by avoiding
aggressive or high speed operation during the break-in
period.
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