Content Source: 2019 550 WideTrak LX Owner’s Manual (9928875 R01) > Troubleshooting Chapter
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The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual. Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com |
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Problem |
Solution (perform only one change at a time) |
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Driving at low RPM |
Drive at higher RPMs. Gear the machine down. Check belt deflection. |
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Insufficient warm-up |
Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off the snowmobile in extremely cold weather and warm it up. Break snowmobile loose from the snow. |
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Towing at low RPM |
Do not tow in high gear. Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch. |
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Riding with high RPM and slow speed (8000 RPM at 10 MPH/16 km/h) |
Lower the gear ratio. Remove windage plates from the clutch. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in high ambient temperatures. |
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Ice and snow build-up between track and tunnel |
Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt off the snowmobile in extremely cold weather and warm it up. Break snowmobile loose from the snow. |
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Poor engine performance |
Check for carb and choke synchronization, fouled plugs, debris in the carbs, and water, ice or dirt in the gas tank or fuel line. |
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Loading snowmobiles onto trailers |
Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drive train from spinning properly. Use enough speed to drive the snowmobile completely onto the trailer. Push and pull it to finish loading if necessary. |
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Clutch malfunction |
Inspect clutch components. Your dealer can assist. |
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Slow, easy clutch engagement |
Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch. |
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