2012 Polaris Turbo IQ LXT Owners Manual - Page 149

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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting Engine Overheating Probable Cause Inadequate snow conditions Solution Stop and cool the engine. Drive into snow frequently to prevent overheating. See page 21. Stop and cool the engine. Check the coolant level. See page 113. Check for leaks. Bleed the system if the coolant level is extremely low. Stop and cool the engine. Clean snow and debris from the radiator. Low coolant Restricted air flow to radiator Harsh Drive Clutch Engagement Probable Cause Worn drive belt Excessive belt/sheave clearance Solution Replace with the recommended belt. See your dealer. Drive Belt Turns Over Probable Cause Incorrect belt Incorrect clutch alignment Broken or loose engine mount Solution Replace with the recommended belt. See your dealer. See your dealer. Drive System Noise Probable Cause Broken drive clutch components Bearing failure (chaincase, jackshaft or front drive shaft) Flat spots on drive belt surface Loose drive chain Worn drive chain/broken sprocket teeth Solution See your dealer. See your dealer. Inspect and replace as needed. Inspect and adjust (or replace). See your dealer. 145

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting
Engine Overheating
Harsh Drive Clutch Engagement
Drive Belt Turns Over
Drive System Noise
Probable Cause
Solution
Inadequate snow conditions
Stop and cool the engine. Drive into snow
frequently to prevent overheating. See
page 21.
Low coolant
Stop and cool the engine. Check the cool-
ant level. See page 113. Check for leaks.
Bleed the system if the coolant level is
extremely low.
Restricted air flow to radiator
Stop and cool the engine. Clean snow and
debris from the radiator.
Probable Cause
Solution
Worn drive belt
Replace with the recommended belt.
Excessive belt/sheave clearance
See your dealer.
Probable Cause
Solution
Incorrect belt
Replace with the recommended belt.
Incorrect clutch alignment
See your dealer.
Broken or loose engine mount
See your dealer.
Probable Cause
Solution
Broken drive clutch components
See your dealer.
Bearing failure (chaincase, jackshaft or
front drive shaft)
See your dealer.
Flat spots on drive belt surface
Inspect and replace as needed.
Loose drive chain
Inspect and adjust (or replace).
Worn drive chain/broken sprocket teeth
See your dealer.