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TROUBLESHOOTING Clutch Drive Belt & Cover Related Issues: Diagnosis Possible Causes Loading the ATV into a pickup or tall trailer when in high range. Starting out going up a steep incline. Solutions/What to do Shift transmission to low range during loading of the ATV to prevent belt burning. When starting out on an incline, use low range, or dismount the ATV after first applying the park brake and perform the "K" turn as described on page 82 of this manual. Drive at higher speed or use Low Range. The use of Low Range is highly recommended for cooler PVT operating temperatures and longer component life. Warm engine at least 5 min., then with transmission in neutral, advance throttle to approx. 1/8 throttle in short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and prevent belt burning. Fast, effective use of the throttle for efficient engagement. Use Low Range only. Use Low Range only. Shift the transmission to Low Range, carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle overturn. Driving at low RPM or low ground speed (at approximately 3--7 MPH). Insufficient warm--up of ATVs exposed to low ambient temperatures. Slow and easy clutch engagement. Towing/Pushing at low RPM/low ground speed. Plowing snow, dirt, etc./ utility use. Stuck in mud or snow. 169

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169
TROUBLESHOOTING
Clutch Drive Belt & Cover Related Issues: Diagnosis
Possible Causes
Solutions/What to do
Loading the ATV into a
pickup or tall trailer when
in high range.
Shift transmission to low range dur-
ing loading of the ATV to prevent belt
burning.
Starting out going up a
steep incline.
When starting out on an incline, use
low range, or dismount the ATV after
first applying the park brake and per-
form the “K” turn as described on
page 82 of this manual.
Driving at low RPM or low
ground speed (at approxi-
mately 3--7 MPH).
Drive at higher speed or use Low
Range. The use of Low Range is
highly recommended for cooler PVT
operating temperatures and longer
component life.
Insufficient warm--up of
ATVs exposed to low am-
bient temperatures.
Warm engine at least 5 min., then
with transmission in neutral, advance
throttle to approx. 1/8 throttle in short
bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will be-
come more flexible and prevent belt
burning.
Slow and easy clutch en-
gagement.
Fast, effective use of the throttle for
efficient engagement.
Towing/Pushing at low
RPM/low ground speed.
Use Low Range only.
Plowing snow, dirt, etc./
utility use.
Use Low Range only.
Stuck in mud or snow.
Shift the transmission to Low Range,
carefully use fast, aggressive throttle
application to engage clutch.
WARN-
ING:
Excessive throttle may cause
loss of control and vehicle overturn.