Troubleshooting, Engine troubleshooting – Polaris 2016 600 Indy User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair, see
your dealer if technical problems arise.

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution

Erratic engine oper-
ating RPM during
acceleration or load
variations

Drive clutch binding

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Driven clutch
malfunction

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Harsh drive clutch
engagement

Drive belt worn or
too narrow

• Replace the drive belt.

Excessive belt/
sheave clearance

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Drive belt turns over

Wrong belt for
application

• Replace the drive belt.

Clutch alignment out
of spec

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine mount
broken or loose

• Inspect and replace. SEE YOUR

DEALER.

Machine fails to
move

Clutch jammed

• Check for twisted belt or broken

spring. SEE YOUR DEALER.

Track jammed

• Foreign object may be caught or the

rail slide melted to the track clips
due to lack of lubrication.

• Track may be iced up or frozen to

the ground.

Chaincase sprocket
or chain jammed or
broken

• Chain is loose or broken or chain

tightener is loose. SEE YOUR
DEALER.

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