Polaris 2002 ATV Sportsman 6X6 - Manual (Page 125)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes Solutions/What to do
Stuck in mud or snow. Shift the transmission to Low Range,
carefully use fast, aggressive throttle
application to engage clutch. WARN-
ING: Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.
Climbing over large objects
from a stopped position.
Shift the transmission to Low Range,
carefully use fast, brief, aggressive
throttle application to engage clutch.
WARNING: Excessive throttle may
cause loss of control and vehicle over-
turn.
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. During this proce-
dure, the throttle should not be held at
the full position for more than 10 sec-
onds. Clutch seals should be inspected
for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction. For inspection of clutch components,
please contact your Polaris dealer.
Poor engine performance. Fouled plugs, foreign material in gas
tank, fuel lines, or carburetor. Contact
you dealer for further service informa-
tion.
GENERAL RANGE OPERATION GUIDELINES:
Low Range Heavy pulling, basic operational
speeds less than 7 MPH, riding
through rough terrain (swamps, moun-
tains, etc.), low ground speeds.
High Range High ground speeds, speeds above 7
MPH.