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Troubleshooting, Engine troubleshooting – Polaris 800 Switchback User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution

Noise in drive

system

Broken drive clutch

components
Bearing failure/

chaincase, jack-

shaft, or front drive

shaft
Drive belt surface

flat spots
Drive chain loose

or worn, sprocket

teeth broken

- SEE YOUR DEALER.

- SEE YOUR DEALER.

- Inspect and replace if necessary.

- Inspect and adjust or replace.

Poor low RPM

performance

Worn drive belt
Excessive belt/

sheave clearance
Loose torque stop
Sticky clutch

- Inspect and replace if necessary.
- SEE YOUR DEALER.

- Inspect and adjust.
- SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine doesn’t

start (electric

start models)

Wire connections

- SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine doesn’t
turn

Seized engine

Hydrostatic lock

- SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a result

of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel supply,

broken parts, or improper cooling.

- Fuel may have entered crankcase while

vehicle was standing or being transported.

SEE YOUR DEALER to correct cause.

Drain plug(s) are located on lower

crankcase for emergency draining.

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