Polaris 340 Classic - Manual (Page 129)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
CAUTION: Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle
engine repair, see your dealer if technical problems arise.
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Erratic engine
operating RPM
during accelera-
tion or load
Drive clutch binding Disassemble drive clutch to inspect shift
weights for wear and free operation. SEE
YOUR DEALER.
tion or load
variations
Clean and polish stationary shaft hub.
Driven clutch
malfunction
Replace ramp buttons and rollers. SEE
YOUR DEALER.
Inspect movable sheaves for excessive
bushing clearance and replace if necessary.
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Harsh drive
clutch
engagement
Drive belt worn or
too narrow
Replace drive belt.
engagement
Excessive belt/sheave
clearance
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt turns
over
Wrong belt for
application
Replace drive belt.
Clutch alignment out
of spec
Adjust alignment offset.
Engine mount broken
or loose
Inspect and adjust or replace. SEE YOUR
DEALER.
Machine fails to
move
Transmission in
neutral
Shift out of neutral.
Clutch jammed Belt twisted, spring broken, weights stuck,
lubricated. SEE YOUR DEALER.
Track jammed Foreign object caught or Hi-fax melted to
track clips due to lack of lubrication.
Machine may be frozen to ground or track
may be iced up.
Chaincase sprocket or
chain jammed or
broken
Chain is loose or broken, chain tightener is
loose. SEE YOUR DEALER.