TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT WEAR/BURN
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Driving at low RPM or ground
speed
Drive at a higher speed.
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.
Slow/easy clutch engage-
ment
Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Belt slippage from water or
snow ingestion into the CVT
system
Dry out the PVT Prevent water from entering the PVT inlet and
outlet ducts. Inspect clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking
occurs.
Clutch malfunction Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Poor engine performance Check for fouled plug or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines.
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Wrong or missing belt Install the recommended belt.
Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch.
ENGINE DOESN’T TURN OVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC.
Loose battery connections Check all connections and tighten.
Loose solenoid connections Check all connections and tighten.
ENGINE TURNS OVER, FAILS TO START
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Out of fuel Refuel.
Water is present in fuel Drain the fuel system and refuel.
Old or non-recommended fuel Replace with fresh recommended fuel.
Fouled or defective spark plug Inspect plug and replace if necessary.
No spark to spark plug Inspect plug and replace if necessary.
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