Polaris 2012 ATV RZR 170 - Manual (Page 98)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
Possible Cause Solution
Driving at low RPM or
ground speed Drive at a higher speed.
Insufficient warm-up at
low ambient tempera-
tures Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission
in neutral, apply small amount of throttle in short bursts, 5
to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and pre-
vent belt burning.
Slow/easy clutch engage-
ment Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
CVT system Dry out the CVT (see page 66). Prevent water from enter-
ing the CVT inlet and outlet ducts (see page 86). Inspect
clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction See your POLARIS dealer.
Poor engine performance Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank or
fuel lines. See your dealer.
Wrong or missing belt Install the recommended belt.
Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See page 36.