Drive Belt Wear/Burn
Possible Cause
Driving at low RPM or
ground speed
Insufficient warm-up at
low ambient tempera-
tures
Slow/easy clutch engage-
ment
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
CVT system
Clutch malfunction
Poor engine performance
Wrong or missing belt
Improper break-in
TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive at a higher speed.
Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission
in neutral, apply small amount of throttle in short bursts, 5
to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and pre-
vent belt burning.
Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Dry out the CVT (see page 66). Prevent water from enter-
ing the CVT inlet and outlet ducts (see page 86). Inspect
clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
See your POLARIS dealer.
Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank or
fuel lines. See your dealer.
Install the recommended belt.
Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See page 36.
Solution
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