2009 Polaris Trail Blazer Owners Manual - Page 107
2009 Polaris Trail Blazer Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING Drive Belt Wear/Burn Possible Cause Starting out going up a steep incline Driving at low RPM or ground speed (3-7 MPH) Insufficient warm-up at low ambient temperatures Solution Use low range (if equipped) or turn around using the Kturn (see page 50). Drive at a higher speed or use low range (if equipped) more frequently. Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission in neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8 throttle in short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and prevent belt burning. Slow/easy clutch engage- Use the throttle quickly and effectively. ment Towing/pushing at low Use low range only (if equipped). RPM/low ground speed Utility use/plowing Use low range only (if equipped). Stuck in mud or snow Shift the transmission to low range (if equipped). Carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage Climbing over large clutch. WARNING! Excessive throttle may cause loss of objects from a stopped control and vehicle overturn. position Belt slippage from water Dry out the PVT. See page 89. Inspect clutch seals for or snow ingestion into the damage if repeated leaking occurs. PVT system Clutch malfunction See your Polaris dealer. Poor engine performance Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank, fuel lines or carburetor. See your dealer. Slippage from failure to Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph (48 warm up belt km/h) for one mile (1.6 km). Operate 5 miles (8 km) or more when temperature is below freezing. Wrong or missing belt Install the recommended belt. Improper break-in Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. See page 38. 104