2015 Polaris 600 IQ Racer Owners Manual - Page 104

2015 Polaris 600 IQ Racer Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Problem Noise in drive system Probable Cause Solution Broken drive clutch components Bearing failure/ chaincase, jackshaft, or front drive shaft Drive belt surface flat spots Drive chain loose Drive chain worn, sprocket teeth broken • SEE YOUR DEALER. • SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect and replace as needed. • Inspect and adjust (or replace). • SEE YOUR DEALER. Poor low RPM performance Worn drive belt Excessive belt/ sheave clearance Loose torque stop Sticky clutch Poor fuel quality • Inspect and replace as needed. • SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect and adjust. • SEE YOUR DEALER. • Use 92 octane fuel. • SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a result of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel supply, broken parts or improper cooling. • Fuel may have entered the crankcase while the vehicle was standing or being transported. SEE YOUR DEALER to correct the cause. Drain plug(s) are located on the lower crankcase for emergency draining. • Replace with fresh premixed winter fuel. • SEE YOUR DEALER. Engine doesn't turn Seized engine Hydrostatic lock Engine requires more than normal pulls to start Poor fuel Not enough fuel getting to engine 102

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Noise in drive
system
Broken drive clutch
components
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft,
or front drive shaft
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt surface
flat spots
°
Inspect and replace as needed.
Drive chain loose
°
Inspect and adjust (or replace).
Drive chain worn,
sprocket teeth
broken
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor low RPM
performance
Worn drive belt
°
Inspect and replace as needed.
Excessive belt/
sheave clearance
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Loose torque stop
°
Inspect and adjust.
Sticky clutch
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Poor fuel quality
°
Use 92 octane fuel.
Engine doesn't turn
Seized engine
°
SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a
result of poor lubrication,
inadequate fuel supply, broken parts
or improper cooling.
Hydrostatic lock
°
Fuel may have entered the crankcase
while the vehicle was standing or
being transported. SEE YOUR
DEALER to correct the cause. Drain
plug(s) are located on the lower
crankcase for emergency draining.
Engine requires
more than normal
pulls to start
Poor fuel
°
Replace with fresh premixed winter
fuel.
Not enough fuel
getting to engine
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.