2003 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 116

TROUBLESHOOTING Contact your Polaris dealer for service if you're unable to identify solutions using the following charts. Drive Belt and Cover Problems Possible Cause Solution Starting out going up a steep in- Apply the parking brake, dismount ,and perform cline. the "K" turn as outlined on page 63. Driving at low RPM or low Drive at a higher speed. ground speed (about 3-7 MPH). Insufficient warm-up of vehicles exposed to low ambient temperatures. Slow and easy clutch engagement. Stuck in mud or snow. Warm engine at least 5 min. With transmission in neutral, advance throttle to about 1/8 throttle in short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and prevent belt burning. Use the throttle quickly and effectively for efficient engagement. Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle overturn. Carefully use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle overturn. Shift the transmission to neutral. Using the throttle, vary the engine RPM from idle to full throttle. Repeat several times as required. During this procedure, the throttle should not be held at the full position for more than 10 seconds. Clutch seals should be inspected for damage if repeated leaking occurs. Contact your Polaris dealer. Fouled plugs, foreign material in gas tank, fuel lines, or carburetor. Contact your dealer. Climbing over large objects from a stopped position. Belt slippage from water or snow ingestion into the PVT system. Clutch malfunction. Poor engine performance. 114