Belt Troubleshooting - Polaris 2005 Fusion 900 Owner's Manual And Maintenance Information

TROUBLESHOOTING

Belt Troubleshooting

Causes
Driving at low RPM
Insufficient warm-up
Towing at low RPM
Riding with high RPM
and slow speed (8000
RPM/10 MPH)
Ice and snow build-up
between track and
tunnel
Poor engine
performance
Loading machines onto
trailers
Clutch malfunction
Slow, easy clutch en-
gagement
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Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis
Solutions
S Drive at higher RPMs. Gear the machine down. Check
belt deflection.
S 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.
S Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast, aggressive throttle to
engage clutch.
S Lower the gear ratio. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in
high ambient temperatures. Check for snow ingestion.
S 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.
S Check for fouled plugs or water, ice, or dirt in the gas
tank or fuel line.
S 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.
S Inspect clutch components. See your dealer.
S Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch.