Drive Belt Wear / Burn

Driving onto a pickup or tall trailer in high range

Use low range.

Starting out going up a steep incline

Use low range or turn around using the K-turn.

Driving at low RPM or ground speed (5-11 kmh)

Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently.

Insufficient warm-up at low ambient tempera- tures

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 flex- ible and prevent belt burning.

Slow/easy clutch engage- ment

Use the throttle quickly and effectively.

Towing/pushing at low RPM/low ground speed

Use low range only.

Utility use/plowing

Use low range only.

Stuck in mud or snow

Shift the transmission to low range. Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch.

WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle rollover.

Climbing over large objects from a stopped position

Belt slippage from water or snow ingestion into the PVT system

Dry out the PVT. Inspect clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.

Clutch malfunction

See your authorized dealer.

Slippage from failure to warm up belt

Always warm up the belt by operating below 40 km/h for

1.5 km (8 km or more when temperature is below freezing).

Poor engine performance

Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines. See your dealer.

Wrong or missing belt

Install the recommended belt.

Improper break-in

Always break in a new belt and/or clutch.