Polaris 500 XC SP 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 oper-
ating RPM during
acceleration or load
variations
Drive clutch binding Disassemble drive clutch to inspect
shift weights for wear and free
operation. SEE YOUR DEALER.
Clean and polish stationary shaft
hub.
Driven clutch mal-
function
Replace ramp buttons and rollers.
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Inspect movable sheaves for exces-
sive bushing clearance and replace
if necessary. 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 appli-
cation
Replace the drive belt.
Clutch alignment out
of spec
Adjust alignment offset. SEE
YOUR DEALER.
Engine mount bro-
ken or loose
Inspect and adjust or replace. SEE
YOUR DEALER.
Machine fails to
move
Clutch jammed Check for twisted belt, broken
spring, sticking weights, lubrica-
tion. 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.