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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive System Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Solution
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.
Ratcheting or jerky
drive-away from
slow speed
Drive belt surface
flat spots
• Inspect and replace as needed.
Noise in drive
system
Broken drive clutch
components
• SEE YOUR DEALER.
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft,
or front drive shaft
• SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt surface
flat spots
• Inspect and replace as needed.
Drive chain loose or
worn, sprocket teeth
broken
• Inspect and adjust, or replace.
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Harsh drive clutch
engagement
Worn or narrow belt • Replace the drive belt.
Excessive belt/
sheave clearance
• SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt turns over Wrong belt • Replace the drive belt.
Clutch alignment out
of spec
• SEE YOUR DEALER.
Engine mount
broken or loose
• Inspect and replace. SEE YOUR
DEALER.