Polaris Sportsman 6x6 - Manual (Page 119)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Contact your Polaris dealer for service if you’re unable to identify
solutions using the following charts.
Drive Belt and Cover Problems
Possible Cause Solution
Starting out going up a steep in-
cline. Apply the parking brake, dismount ,and perform
the “K” turn as outlined on page 62.
Driving at low RPM or low
ground speed (about 3-7 MPH). Drive at a higher speed.
Insufficient warm-up of
vehicles exposed to low ambi-
ent temperatures. Warm engine at least 5 min. With transmission in
neutral, advance throttle to about 1/8 throttle in
short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become
more flexible and prevent belt burning.
Slow and easy clutch
engagement. Use the throttle quickly and effectively for effi-
cient engagement.
Stuck in mud or snow. Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application
to engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle
may cause loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Climbing over large objects
from a stopped position. Carefully use fast, brief, aggressive throttle ap-
plication to engage clutch. WARNING: Exces-
sive throttle may cause loss of control and ve-
hicle overturn.
Belt slippage from water or
snow ingestion into the PVT
system. Shift the transmission to neutral. Using the
throttle, vary the engine RPM from idle to full
throttle. Repeat several times as required. Dur-
ing this procedure, the throttle should not be held
at the full position for more than 10 seconds.
Clutch seals should be inspected for damage if
repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction. Contact your Polaris dealer.
Poor engine performance. Fouled plugs, foreign material in gas tank, fuel
lines, or carburetor. Contact your dealer.