Index Snowmobiles / ATV Snowmobile Polaris RMK Shift / 600 RMK / 700 RMK / 700 Dragon RMK / 800 Dragon RMK - service manual 2008 year
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117 TROUBLESHOOTING Drive Belt Troubleshooting Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis Causes Solutions Driving at low RPM • Drive at higher RPM. Gear the machine down. Check belt deflection. Insufficient warm-up • Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off the machine in extremely cold weather and Towing at low RPM • Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch. Riding with high RPM • Lower the gear ratio. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in high ambient temperatures. Check for snow ingestion. Ice and snow build-up • Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off the machine in extremely cold weather and Poor engine performance • Check for carburetor and choke synchronization, fouled plugs, debris in the carburetor(s) and water, ice or dirt Loading machines onto • Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drivetrain from spinning properly. Use enough speed to drive the Clutch malfunction • Inspect clutch components. See your dealer. Slow, easy clutch engage- • Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch. |