Polaris 2014 ATV Sportsman X2 550 EPS - Manual (Page 145)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
Possible Cause Solution
Driving onto a pickup
or tall trailer in high
range Use low range during loading.
Starting out going up a
steep incline Use low range or turn around using the K-turn (see
page 68).
Driving at low RPM or
ground speed (3-7
MPH) Drive at a higher speed or use low range more fre-
quently. See page 128.
Insufficient warm-up at
low ambient tempera-
tures Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the trans-
mission in neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8
throttle in short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will
become more flexible and prevent belt burning.
Slow/easy clutch
engagement Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground
speed Use low range only.
Utility use/plowing Use low range only.
Stuck in mud or snow Shift the transmission to low range and carefully use
fast, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch.
WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss of
control and vehicle overturn.
Climbing over large
objects from a stopped
position Shift the transmission to low range and carefully use
fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to engage
clutch.
WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss of
control and vehicle overturn.
Belt slippage from
water or snow inges-
tion into the PVT sys-
tem Dry out the PVT. See page 128. Inspect clutch seals
for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction See your POLARIS dealer.
Poor engine perfor-
mance Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank
or fuel lines. See your dealer.
Slippage from failure to
warm up belt Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph
for one mile (5 miles or more when temperature is
below freezing).
Wrong or missing belt Install the recommended belt.
Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See page
55.