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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 137 WARNING HAZARD Moving parts are exposed when the torque converter cover is removed. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Moving parts can cause severe bodily injuries and/or catch clothing and cause injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never operate the vehicle without the torque converter cover installed. Excessive slippage will accelerate belt wear and lead to failure. Recognize these symptoms of excessive belt slippage. If excessive slippage occurs, do not continue to ride the vehicle until all damaged components are repaired. Smell of burning rubber. Visible white smoke. Sluggish initial acceleration or loss of power. Engine rpm is higher for the same vehicle speed. Engine vibration. Indications of Excessive Belt Slippage j Avoid these hard usage conditions to obtain maximum belt life and prevent accelerated belt wear and deterioration. Operating the vehicle in high range while climbing hills, carrying heavy loads, or pulling a trailer. Exceeding maximum vehicle load or trailer weight. Operating in mud or water deeper than recommended. Operating in extremely dusty conditions. Continued operation with excessive belt slippage. Failure to apply the foot and hand brake controls while desending hills. Causes of accelerated Belt Wear A. Belt Drive Transmission (CVT)

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
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Moving parts are exposed when the torque
converter cover is removed.
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Moving parts can cause severe bodily in-
juries and/or catch clothing and cause injury.
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Never operate the vehicle without the torque
converter cover installed.
Causes of accelerated Belt Wear
Avoid these hard usage conditions to obtain maxi-
mum belt life and prevent accelerated belt wear and
deterioration.
•
Operating the vehicle in high range while climbing
hills, carrying heavy loads, or pulling a trailer.
•
Exceeding maximum vehicle load or trailer weight.
•
Operating in mud or water deeper than recom-
mended.
•
Operating in extremely dusty conditions.
•
Continued operation with excessive belt slippage.
•
Failure to apply the foot and hand brake controls
while desending hills.
Indications of Excessive Belt Slippage
Excessive slippage will accelerate belt wear and
lead to failure.
Recognize these symptoms of ex-
cessive belt slippage. If excessive slippage occurs,
do not continue to ride the vehicle until all damaged
components are repaired.
•
Smell of burning rubber.
•
Visible white smoke.
•
Sluggish initial acceleration or loss of power.
•
Engine rpm is higher for the same vehicle speed.
•
Engine vibration.
A. Belt Drive Transmission (CVT)