2008 Polaris 600RR Owners Manual - Page 104

2008 Polaris 600RR Manual

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Engine Troubleshooting Problem Noise in drive system TROUBLESHOOTING Solution Probable Cause Broken drive clutch components Bearing failure/ chaincase, jackshaft, or front drive shaft Drive belt surface flat spots Drive chain loose or worn, sprocket teeth broken -SEE YOUR DEALER. -SEE YOUR DEALER. -Inspect and replace if necessary. -Inspect and adjust or replace. -Inspect and replace if necessary. -SEE YOUR DEALER. -Inspect and adjust. -SEE YOUR DEALER. -SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a result of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel supply, broken parts, or improper cooling. -Fuel may have entered crankcase while vehicle was standing or being transported. SEE YOUR DEALER to correct cause. Drain plug(s) are located on lower crankcase for emergency draining. Poor low RPM performance Worn drive belt Excessive belt/sheave clearance Loose torque stop Sticky clutch Engine doesn't turn Seized engine Hydrostatic lock Engine requires more than normal pulls to start Poor gasoline or not -Replace with fresh winter fuel. enough fuel getting to engine 101

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101
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Noise in drive
system
Broken drive clutch
components
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft,
or front drive shaft
Drive belt surface flat
spots
Drive chain loose or
worn, sprocket teeth
broken
-SEE YOUR DEALER.
-SEE YOUR DEALER.
-Inspect and replace if necessary.
-Inspect and adjust or replace.
Poor low RPM
performance
Worn drive belt
Excessive belt/sheave
clearance
Loose torque stop
Sticky clutch
-Inspect and replace if necessary.
-SEE YOUR DEALER.
-Inspect and adjust.
-SEE YOUR DEALER.
Engine doesn’t
turn
Seized engine
Hydrostatic lock
-SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a result
of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel supply,
broken parts, or improper cooling.
-Fuel may have entered crankcase while
vehicle was standing or being transported.
SEE YOUR DEALER to correct cause.
Drain plug(s) are located on lower crank-
case for emergency draining.
Engine requires
more than
normal pulls to
start
Poor gasoline or not
enough fuel getting to
engine
-Replace with fresh winter fuel.