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. See the Low Range section for details.

Driving at low RPM or ground speed 3-7 mph (5-11 km/h)

Drive at a higher speed or use low range more frequently. See the Low Range section for details.

Insufficient warm-up at low ambient tempera- tures

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.

Hauling heavy cargo/ 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 outlet duct (see the Washing the Vehicle section for details). Inspect clutch seals for damage if repeated leaking occurs.

Clutch malfunction

See your dealer.

Poor engine performance

Check for fouled plugs or foreign material in gas tank or fuel lines. See your dealer.

Slippage from failure to warm up belt

Always warm up the belt by operating below 30 mph (48 km/h) for 1 miles (1.5 km) and for 5 miles (8 km) 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. See the Vehicle Break-in Period section for details.

Failed belt

Remove the belt and clean away any debris from the clutch box, clutch duct and engine compartment. Install a new belt.

WARNING! Failure to remove ALL debris when replacing the belt could result in vehicle damage and severe injury or death. See the Belt Replacement / Debris Removal section for details.