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TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE BELT WEAR / BURN
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Driving onto a pickup or
tall trailer in high range
Use low range during loading.
Starting out going up a
steep incline
Use low range or turn around using the K-turn.
See the Turning Around on a Hill section.
Driving at low RPM or
ground speed (3-7 MPH)
Drive at a higher speed or use low range more
frequently. See the When To Use Low Range and
High Range section.
Insufficient warm-up at
low ambient
temperatures
Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the
transmission in neutral, advance the throttle to
about 1/8 throttle in short bursts, 5 to 7 times.
The belt will become more flexible and prevent
belt burning.
Slow/easy clutch
engagement
Use the throttle quickly and effectively.
Towing/pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed
Use low range only.
Utility use/plowing Use low range only.
Stuck in mud or snow Shift the transmission to low range and carefully
use fast, aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch.
WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss of
control and vehicle overturn.
Climbing over large
objects from a stopped
position
Shift the transmission to low range and carefully
use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to
engage clutch.
WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss of
control and vehicle overturn.
Belt slippage from water
or snow ingestion into the
PVT system
Dry out the PVT. See the PVT Drying section.
Inspect clutch seals for damage if repeated
leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction See your dealer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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