Content Source: 2020 GENERAL 1000 Owner’s Manual (9929901 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 |
| Possible Cause | Solution |
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| Driving onto a pickup or tall trailer in high range | Use low range during loading. |
| Starting out going up a steep incline | Use low range. |
| Driving at low RPM or ground speed (3-7 MPH) | Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently. |
| Insufficient warm-up at low ambient temperatures | Warm the engine at least 5 minutes. With the transmission in neutral, advance the throttle to about 1/8 throttle in short bursts, 5 to 7 times. The belt will become more flexible and prevent belt burning. |
| Slow/easy clutch engagement | Use the throttle quickly and effectively. |
| Towing/pushing at low RPM/low ground speed | Use low range only. |
| Utility use/plowing | Use low range only. |
| Stuck in mud or snow | Shift the transmission to low range and carefully
use fast, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle rollover. |
| Climbing over large objects from a stopped position | Shift the transmission to low range and carefully
use fast, brief, aggressive throttle application to engage clutch. WARNING: Excessive throttle may cause loss of control and vehicle rollover. |
| Belt slippage from water or snow ingestion into the PVT system | Dry out the PVT. Prevent water from entering the PVT intake duct. See Intake Pre-Filters for more information. Inspect clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs. |
| Clutch malfunction | An authorized dealer can assist. |
| Poor engine performance | Check for fouled plug or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines. An authorized dealer can assist. |
| Slippage from failure to warm up belt | Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph for one mile (5 miles or more when temperature is below freezing). |
| Wrong or missing belt | Install the recommended belt. |
| Improper break-in | Always break in a new belt and/or clutch. |
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