2014 Polaris WideTrak LX Owners Manual - Page 112

2014 Polaris WideTrak LX Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Troubleshooting Problem Noise in drive system Probable Cause Broken drive clutch components Bearing failure/ chaincase, jackshaft, or front drive shaft Drive belt surface flat spots Drive chain loose or worn, sprocket teeth broken Solution • SEE YOUR DEALER. • SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect and replace if necessary. • Inspect and adjust or replace. Poor low RPM performance Worn drive belt Excessive belt/sheave clearance Loose torque stop Sticky clutch • Inspect and replace if necessary. • SEE YOUR DEALER. • Inspect and adjust. • SEE YOUR DEALER. • SEE YOUR DEALER. Engine doesn't start (electric start models) Engine doesn't turn Wire connections Seized engine • SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a result of poor lubrication, inadequate fuel supply, broken parts, or improper cooling. • Fuel may have entered crankcase while vehicle was standing or being transported. SEE YOUR DEALER to correct cause. Drain plug(s) are located on lower crankcase for emergency draining. Hydrostatic lock 110

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Noise in drive
system
Broken drive clutch
components
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Bearing failure/
chaincase, jackshaft, or
front drive shaft
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Drive belt surface flat
spots
°
Inspect and replace if necessary.
Drive chain loose or
worn, sprocket teeth
broken
°
Inspect and adjust or replace.
Poor low RPM
performance
Worn drive belt
°
Inspect and replace if necessary.
Excessive belt/sheave
clearance
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Loose torque stop
°
Inspect and adjust.
Sticky clutch
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Engine doesn’t
start (electric
start models)
Wire connections
°
SEE YOUR DEALER.
Engine doesn’t
turn
Seized engine
°
SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a
result of poor lubrication, inadequate
fuel supply, broken parts, or improper
cooling.
Hydrostatic lock
°
Fuel may have entered crankcase
while vehicle was standing or being
transported. SEE YOUR DEALER to
correct cause. Drain plug(s) are
located on lower crankcase for emer-
gency draining.