User Manual - Page 169

For SPORTSMAN 450 H.O.. Also, The document are for others Polaris models: SPORTSMAN 570, SPORTSMAN 570 EPS, SPORTSMAN 570 EFI, SPORTSMAN 570 SP, SPORTSMAN 570 HD, SPORTSMAN 570 UTILITY EDITION, SPORTSMAN 570 SP HUNTER EDITION, SPORTSMAN 450 HO, SPORTSMAN 450 HO EPS, SPORTSMAN 450 HD, SPORTSMAN 450 UTILITY EDITION, SPORTSMAN TOURING 570, SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 EPS, SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 SP, SPORTSMAN X2 570 EPS, UTE 570 HD, SPORTSMAN 6X6 570

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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.
Driving at low RPM or ground
speed (3-7 MPH)
Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently.
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 rollover.
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 rollover.
Belt slippage from water or
snow ingestion into the PVT
system
Dry out the PVT. Prevent water from entering the PVT intake duct.
See Intake Pre-Filters for more information. Inspect clutch seals
for damage if repeated leaking occurs.
Clutch malfunction Your dealer can assist.
Poor engine performance
Check for fouled plug or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines.
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Slippage from failure to warm
up belt
Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph for one mile
(5 miles or more when temperature is below freezing).
Wrong or missing belt
Install the recommended belt.
Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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