2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 153

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 151 Causes of accelerated Belt Wear Avoid these hard usage conditions to obtain maximum belt life and prevent accelerated belt wear and deterioration. Operating the vehicle in high range while climbing hills, carrying heavy loads, or pulling a trailer. Exceeding maximum vehicle load or trailer weight. Operating in mud or water deeper than recommended. Operating in extremely dusty conditions. Continued operation with excessive belt slippage. Failure to apply the foot and hand brake controls while desending hills. j A. Belt Drive Transmission (CVT) Indications of Excessive Belt Slippage Excessive slippage will accelerate belt wear and lead to failure. Recognize these symptoms of excessive belt slippage. If excessive slippage occurs, do not continue to ride the vehicle until all damaged components are repaired. Smell of burning rubber. Visible white smoke. Sluggish initial acceleration or loss of power. Engine rpm is higher for the same vehicle speed. Engine vibration. Drive Belt Failure Detection System This vehicle is equipped with a drive belt failure detection system which detects excessive belt wear or belt damage. When a switch in the "CVT" cover is activated, the belt indicator light flashes a warning to the rider, the engine slows to 3 600 rpm, and the vehicle will not shift into "4WD". Inspection of the belt failure detection system is required in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. If the belt failure detection system is activated, return the vehicle immediately to an authorized Kawasaki dealer for drive belt inspection and adjustment or replacement.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
151
j
Causes of accelerated Belt Wear
Avoid these hard usage conditions to obtain maxi-
mum belt life and prevent accelerated belt wear and
deterioration.
•
Operating the vehicle in high range while climbing
hills, carrying heavy loads, or pulling a trailer.
•
Exceeding maximum vehicle load or trailer weight.
•
Operating in mud or water deeper than recom-
mended.
•
Operating in extremely dusty conditions.
•
Continued operation with excessive belt slippage.
•
Failure to apply the foot and hand brake controls
while desending hills.
Indications of Excessive Belt Slippage
Excessive slippage will accelerate belt wear and
lead to failure.
Recognize these symptoms of ex-
cessive belt slippage. If excessive slippage occurs,
do not continue to ride the vehicle until all damaged
components are repaired.
•
Smell of burning rubber.
•
Visible white smoke.
•
Sluggish initial acceleration or loss of power.
•
Engine rpm is higher for the same vehicle speed.
•
Engine vibration.
A. Belt Drive Transmission (CVT)
Drive Belt Failure Detection System
This vehicle is equipped with a drive belt failure
detection system which detects excessive belt wear
or belt damage.
When a switch in the “CVT” cover is activated, the
belt indicator light flashes a warning to the rider, the
engine slows to 3 600 rpm, and the vehicle will not
shift into “4WD”.
Inspection of the belt failure detection system is re-
quired in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
If the belt failure detection system is activated,
return the vehicle immediately to an authorized
Kawasaki dealer for drive belt inspection and ad-
justment or replacement.