Polaris Frontier Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Belt Troubleshooting
Belt Wear/Burn
Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis
Causes Solutions
Driving at low RPM Drive at higher RPMs. Gear the machine down. Check belt
deflection.
Insufficient warm-up Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off
the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break machine loose from the snow.
Towing at low RPM Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast, aggressive throttle to
engage clutch.
Riding with high RPM
and slow speed (8000
RPM/10 MPH)
Lower the gear ratio. Remove windage plates from the
clutch. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in high ambient
temperatures.
Ice and snow build-up
between track and
tunnel
Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off
the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break machine loose from the snow.
Poor engine
performance
Check for fouled plugs and water, ice, or dirt in gas tank or
fuel line.
Loading machines onto
trailers
Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drivetrain from
spinning properly. Use enough speed to drive the machine
completely onto the trailer. Push and pull it to finish
loading if necessary .
Clutch malfunction Inspect clutch components. See your dealer.
Slow, easy c lutch en-
gagement
Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch.