Engine Troubleshooting

Content Source: 2019 550 WideTrak LX Owner’s Manual (9928875 R01) > Troubleshooting Chapter

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Engine Troubleshooting

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

Problem	Problem Cause	Solution
Erratic engine operating RPM during acceleration or load variations	Drive clutch binding	Your POLARIS dealer can assist
	Driven clutch malfunction	Your POLARIS dealer can assist
Harsh drive clutch engagement	Drive belt worn or too narrow	Replace the drive belt
Harsh drive clutch engagement	Excessive belt/sheave clearance	Your POLARIS dealer can assist
Drive belt turns over	Wrong belt for application	Replace the drive belt
	Clutch alignment out of specification	Your POLARIS dealer can assist
	Engine mount broken or loose	Inspect and replace. Your POLARIS dealer can assist
Machine fails to move	Clutch jammed	Check for twisted belt or broken spring. Your POLARIS dealer can assist
	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. Your POLARIS dealer can assist