2006 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI Owners Manual - Page 106

2006 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI Manual

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Contact your Polaris dealer for service if you're unable to identify solutions using the following charts. TROUBLESHOOTING Drive Belt and Cover Problems Possible Cause Driving onto a pickup or tall trailer in high range Starting out going up a steep incline Driving at low RPM or low ground speed (at approximately 3-7 MPH) Solution 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 58. Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently. The use of low range is highly recommended for cooler PVT operating temperatures and longer component life. Insufficient warm-up of Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission ATVs exposed to low am- in neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8 throttle in bient temperatures short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and prevent belt burning. Slow/easy clutch engagement Towing/pushing at low RPM/low ground speed Utility use/plowing Stuck in mud or snow Use the throttle quickly and effectively. Use low range only. Use low range only. 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. 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. Climbing over large objects from a stopped position Belt slippage from water Shift the transmission to neutral. Using the throttle, vary or snow ingestion into the the engine RPM from idle to full throttle. Repeat several PVT system 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. Clutch malfunction Poor engine performance Slippage from failure to warm up belt Wrong or missing belt Improper break-in See your Polaris dealer. Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines. See your dealer. Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph for one mile (5 miles or more when temperature is below freezing). Always use the recommended belt. Always break in a new belt and/or clutch by avoiding aggressive or high speed operation during the first two full tanks of fuel. 103

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Contact your Polaris dealer for service if you’re unable to identify
solutions using the following charts.
DriveBeltandCoverProblems
PossibleCause
Solution
Driving onto a pickup or
tall trailer in high range
Shift transmission to low range during 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 dis-
mount the ATV (after first applying the park brake) and
perform the K-turn as described on page 58.
Driving at low RPM or
low ground speed (at
approximately 3-7 MPH)
Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently.
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 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 flex-
ible and prevent belt burning.
Slow/easy clutch engage-
ment
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
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.
Clutch malfunction
See your Polaris dealer.
Poor engine performance
Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank or
fuel lines. See your dealer.
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
Always use the recommended belt.
Improper break-in
Always break in a new belt and/or clutch by avoiding
aggressive or high speed operation during the first two full
tanks of fuel.