Drive Belt Wear/Burn

Driving onto a pickup or tall trailer in high range

Use low range during loading.

Starting out going up a steep incline

Use low range.

Driving at low RPM or ground speed – 3–7 mph (5 –12 kph)

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

Insufficient warm-up at low ambient temperatures

Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission in neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8 throttle in short bursts, five to seven times. The belt will become more flexible and prevent belt burning. Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph (48 km/h) for 1 mile (1.6 km). When the temperature is below freezing, extend the belt warming time to 5 miles (8 km).

Slow/easy clutch engagement

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 and 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

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.

Belt slippage from water or snow ingestion into the PVT system

Dry out the PVT. See PVT Drying procedure. Prevent water from entering the PVT intake duct. See Intake Pre-Filters for more information. Inspect clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.

Clutch malfunction

An authorized dealer can assist.

Poor engine performance

Check for clogged air filter, clogged fuel filter, water in the fuel or foreign material in fuel tank or fuel lines. An authorized dealer can assist.

Wrong belt

Install the recommended belt.

Improper break-in

Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See PVT Break-in procedure.