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Troubleshooting, Engine and drive train troubleshooting – Polaris IQ Turbo LX User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting

Engine Overheating

Harsh Drive Clutch Engagement

Drive Belt Turns Over

Drive System Noise

Probable Cause

Solution

Inadequate snow conditions

Stop and cool the engine. Drive into snow

frequently to prevent overheating. See

page 20.

Low coolant

Stop and cool the engine. Check the cool-

ant level. See page 121. Check for leaks.

Bleed the system if the coolant level is

extremely low.

Restricted air flow to radiator

Stop and cool the engine. Clean snow and

debris from the radiator.

Probable Cause

Solution

Worn drive belt

Replace with the recommended belt.

Excessive belt/sheave clearance

See your dealer.

Probable Cause

Solution

Incorrect belt

Replace with the recommended belt.

Incorrect clutch alignment

See your dealer.

Broken or loose engine mount

See your dealer.

Probable Cause

Solution

Broken drive clutch components

See your dealer.

Bearing failure (chaincase, jackshaft or

front drive shaft)

See your dealer.

Flat spots on drive belt surface

Inspect and replace as needed.

Loose drive chain

Inspect and adjust (or replace).

Worn drive chain/broken sprocket teeth

See your dealer.