2015 Polaris Sportsman ACE 570 Owners Manual - Page 107

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MAINTENANCE POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System PVT Drying There may be some instances when water is accidently ingested into the PVT system. Use the following instructions to dry it out before operating. NOTICE: When washing the vehicle, always avoid spraying water directly toward the PVT intake duct. See page 126 for recommended washing procedures. 1. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the clutch box. Allow the water to drain. Reinstall the drain plug securely. 2. Place the transmission in PARK. Apply the brakes. Start the engine. 3. Apply varying throttle for 10-15 seconds to expel the moisture and air-dry the belt and clutches. Do not hold the throttle wide open for more than 10 seconds. Drain Plug 4. Allow the engine RPM to settle to idle speed. Apply the brakes. Shift the transmission to the lowest available range. 5. Test for belt slippage. If the belt slips, repeat the process. 6. Take the vehicle to your POLARIS dealer for service as soon as possible. 105

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MAINTENANCE
POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System
PVT Drying
There may be some instances when water is accidently ingested into the
PVT system. Use the following instructions to dry it out before
operating.
NOTICE:
When washing the vehicle, always avoid spraying water directly
toward the PVT intake duct. See page 126 for recommended
washing procedures.
1.
Remove the drain plug from the
bottom of the clutch box. Allow
the water to drain. Reinstall the
drain plug securely.
2.
Place the transmission in PARK.
Apply the brakes. Start the
engine.
3.
Apply varying throttle for 10-15
seconds to expel the moisture
and air-dry the belt and
clutches. Do not hold the
throttle wide open for more than
10 seconds.
4.
Allow the engine RPM to settle
to idle speed. Apply the brakes.
Shift the transmission to the
lowest available range.
5.
Test for belt slippage. If the belt slips, repeat the process.
6.
Take the vehicle to your POLARIS dealer for service as soon as
possible.
Drain Plug