2010 Polaris Ranger XP Owners Manual - Page 121
2010 Polaris Ranger XP Manual
Page 121 highlights
Drive Belt Wear/Burn Possible Cause Driving onto a pickup or tall trailer in high range Starting out going up a steep incline Driving at low RPM or ground speed (3-7 MPH) Insufficient warm-up at low ambient temperatures TROUBLESHOOTING Solution Use low range during loading. Use low range. See warnings on page 48. Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently. See page 82. 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. RPM/low ground speed Utility use/plowing Use low range only. Stuck in mud or snow Shift the transmission to low range and carefully use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle overturn. Climbing over large Shift the transmission to low range and carefully use fast, objects from a stopped brief, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch. position WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle overturn. Belt slippage from water Dry out the PVT. See page 83. 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 or fuel lines. See your dealer. Slippage from failure to Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph for warm up belt one mile (5 miles 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 pages 41 and 82. 117