Drive Belt Wear/Burn
| Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
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Driving at low RPM or ground speed |
Drive at a higher speed. |
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Insufficient warm-up at low ambient tempera- tures |
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 prevent belt burning. |
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Slow/easy clutch engage- ment |
Use the throttle quickly and effectively. |
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Belt slippage from water or snow ingestion into the CVT system |
Dry out the CVT. Prevent water from entering the CVT inlet and outlet ducts. See Constant Variable Transmission (CVT) System. Inspect clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs. |
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Clutch malfunction |
Your Polaris dealer can assist. |
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Poor engine performance |
Check for fouled plug or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines. Your Polaris dealer can assist. |
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Wrong or missing belt |
Install the recommended belt. |
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Improper break-in |
Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. |