2008 Polaris 340 Transport Owners Manual - Page 117

TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair, see your dealer if technical problems arise. Problem Erratic engine operating RPM during acceleration or load variations Probable Cause Solution Drive clutch binding • Disassemble drive clutch to inspect shift weights for wear and free operation. SEE YOUR DEALER. • Clean and polish stationary shaft hub. • Replace ramp buttons and rollers. SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect movable sheaves for excessive bushing clearance and replace if necessary. SEE YOUR DEALER. • Replace the drive belt. • SEE YOUR DEALER. Driven clutch malfunction Harsh drive clutch engagement Drive belt worn or too narrow Excessive belt/ sheave clearance Drive belt turns over Wrong belt for appli- • Replace the drive belt. cation Clutch alignment out of spec Engine mount broken or loose • Adjust alignment offset. SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect and adjust or replace. SEE YOUR DEALER. • Check for twisted belt, broken spring, sticking weights, lubrication. SEE YOUR DEALER. • Foreign object may be caught or the rail slide melted to the track clips due to lack of lubrication. • Track may be iced up or frozen to the ground. • Chain is loose or broken or chain tightener is loose. SEE YOUR DEALER. Machine fails to move Clutch jammed Track jammed Chaincase sprocket or chain jammed or broken 114