How long should a Polaris belt last?
Generally, branded ATV belts last for a long time, if you follow the riding guidelines mentioned in the owner manual properly. If maintained properly, belts can last between 3000-5000 miles.
How does a Polaris primary clutch work?
Polaris’ CVT Clutch The primary clutch on Polaris UTVs is what’s known as a CVT clutch. CVT stands for “Continuously Variable Transmission” which basically means it changes gears without changing gears. You start in first gear and accelerate easily, but soon your RPMs climb too high and it’s harder to accelerate.
How do I know if my ATV clutch is slipping?
A slipping clutch is quickly recognizable when you’re twisting the throttle with reckless abandon while the machine is in gear, yet the rear wheel isn’t rotating in unison with the engine’s rpm. If you’re wound out in third gear and only accelerating at a snail’s pace, then something is wrong.
What causes a Polaris drive belt to overheat?
When this happens, the drive clutch will spin at full speed, but as the belt is not moving, the clutch will overheat the belt where it contacts the drive clutch which then hourglasses the belt.
What causes the clutch to slip on a Polaris Ranger?
BACK UP- You said that there was a collar floating on the shaft. When the Primary clutches wear out the Brass bushing in the face cover comes out and rides freely on the shaft. It puts the clutch in a bind and raises the RPMS. It also stops the clutch from shifting out all the way and causes over-rev or sounds like the belt is slipping.
Is there a warranty on Polaris Drive belts?
While Polaris offers an extended belt warranty on their vehicles, this warranty only applies to failures that result from a manufacturer’s defect in the construction of the drive belt. Upwards of 98% of belt drive failures result from misuse, abuse, and a lack of maintenance, and none of these failures are covered by the drive belt warranty.
What to do if your Ranger Club clutch wont work?
Also check the rollers that run on the back of the clutch weights to see if the are bound up. If they are they wont allow proper pressure on the belt. Then check the plastic buttons that center the spider. BACK UP- You said that there was a collar floating on the shaft.
While Polaris offers an extended belt warranty on their vehicles, this warranty only applies to failures that result from a manufacturer’s defect in the construction of the drive belt. Upwards of 98% of belt drive failures result from misuse, abuse, and a lack of maintenance, and none of these failures are covered by the drive belt warranty.
Why does your Polaris UTV clutch needs an upgrade?
A stronger hub surface to handle heat better. Our conversion for your 2016 & newer Polaris driven clutch is to install a Team Tied clutch that will fit your transmission output shaft on your XP1000, RZR1000 S, XP900, RZR900, RZR 900 trail. It solves multiple problems and is the best answer for your clutching needs and upgrades for:
When this happens, the drive clutch will spin at full speed, but as the belt is not moving, the clutch will overheat the belt where it contacts the drive clutch which then hourglasses the belt.
BACK UP- You said that there was a collar floating on the shaft. When the Primary clutches wear out the Brass bushing in the face cover comes out and rides freely on the shaft. It puts the clutch in a bind and raises the RPMS. It also stops the clutch from shifting out all the way and causes over-rev or sounds like the belt is slipping.