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TROUBLESHOOTING
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
Cause Solution
Driving at low RPM Drive at higher RPM. Gear the machine down. Check belt
deflection.
Insufficient warm-up Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off
the snowmobile in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break snowmobile 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 at 10
MPH/16 km/h)
Lower the gear ratio. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in high
ambient temperatures. Check for snow ingestion.
Ice and snow build-
up between track and
tunnel
Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off
the snowmobile in extremely cold weather and warm it up.
Break snowmobile loose from the snow.
Poor engine perfor-
mance
Check for fouled plugs or water, ice, or dirt in the gas tank or
fuel line.
Loading snowmo-
biles onto trailers
Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drivetrain from
spinning properly. Use enough speed to drive the snowmobile
completely onto the trailer. Push and pull it to finish loading if
necessary.
Clutch malfunction Inspect clutch components. See your dealer.
Slow, easy clutch
engagement
Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch.
Wrong or missing
belt
Always use the recommended belt.
Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch by avoiding aggres-
sive or high speed operation during the break-in period.