Polaris 600 RMK - Manual (Page 113)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Noise in drive
system
Broken drive clutch
components
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft,
or front drive shaft
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt surface flat
spots
S
Inspect and replace as needed.
Drive chain loose
S
Inspect and adjust (or replace).
Drive chain worn,
sprocket teeth broken
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor low RPM
f
Worn drive belt
S
Inspect and replace as needed.
performance
Excessive belt/sheave
clearance
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Loose torque stop
S
Inspect and adjust.
Sticky clutch
S
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor fuel quality
S
Use 87-91 octane fuel (or higher).
Engine doesn’t
turn Seized engine
S
SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a re-
sult of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel
supply, broken parts or improper cool-
ing.
Hydrostatic lock
S
Fuel may have entered the crankcase
while the vehicle was standing or being
transported. SEE YOUR DEALER to
correct the cause. Drain plug(s) are lo-
cated on the lower crankcase for emer-
gency draining.