Polaris 2015 600 / 800 SWITCHBACK Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair, see
your dealer if technical problems arise.
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Erratic engine
operating RPM
during acceleration
or load variations
Drive clutch binding SEE YOUR DEALER.
Driven clutch
malfunction
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Harsh drive clutch
engagement
Drive belt worn or
too narrow
Replace the drive belt.
Excessive belt/
sheave clearance
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt turns over Wrong belt for
application
Replace the drive belt.
Clutch alignment out
of spec
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Engine mount
broken or loose
Inspect and replace. SEE YOUR
DEALER.
Machine fails to
move
Clutch jammed Check for twisted belt or broken
spring. SEE YOUR DEALER.
Track jammed Foreign object may be caught or the
rail slide melted to the track clips
due to lack of lubrication.
Track may be iced up or frozen to
the ground.
Chaincase sprocket
or chain jammed or
broken
Chain is loose or broken or chain
tightener is loose. SEE YOUR
DEALER.