Notice: Excessive heat build-up during the first 3 hours of operation will damage close-fitted engine parts and drive components. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds during the first 3 hours of use. Use of any improper oils may cause serious engine damage. Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Oil is specifically formulated for your 4-cycle engine. Engine and Drivetrain Break-In 1.
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline. Check the oil level. Add the recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the safe operating range. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours or one month.
Check fluid levels of transmission and all gearcases after the first 25 hours of operation and every hours thereafter. Brake System Break-In Apply only moderate braking force for the first 50 stops. Aggressive or overly forceful braking when the brake system is new could damage brake pads and rotors.
Break in the clutches and belt by operating at slower speeds during the break-in period as recommended. Pull only light loads. Avoid aggressive acceleration and high-speed operation during the break-in period. If a belt fails, always clean any debris from the PVT intake and outlet duct and from the clutch and engine compartments when replacing the belt. The break-in period for a RANGER is the first 20 hours of operation or the time it takes to use the first two full tanks of gasoline.
The rider information center 4 is located within the instrument cluster. Use the mode button 3 to toggle through the display and find the engine hour meter. The engine hour meter can be found within the information display area 1 in below diagram of the rider information center, along with the odometer, trip meter and programmable service hour interval. On Scrambler models, the reverse override switch on the left handlebar pictured below acts as the mode button when held down for approximately one half second.
The override button will not function as a mode button if the transmission is in reverse. The engine hour meter is located within the rider information center 6. Press and release either toggle button 5 to cycle through the modes. Use the up and down buttons at the bottom of the instrument cluster to change the information displayed until you find the engine hours. A basic maintenance schedule is attached here. A full list of break-in procedures, new operator driving procedures, and maintenance intervals specific to your vehicle can be found in your Owner's Manual , as well as more details about your vehicle's instrument cluster.
Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes. You may be surprised to know that aftermarket parts cost less than the original equipment parts. Though there are some parts that you can only find at your dealer. Try to be honest with your price as to the real value of your rig. If it still runs well, then adjust your price accordingly.
You can also check for the going price on eBay. CVT belt or continuous variable transmission belt is one of the more known parts that you need to watch out for. Apart from your pistons and wheels, a CVT belt is a belt designed and used for an automatic transmission. It allows for your UTV to change gears seamlessly. It is made out of flexible material which is composed of thin bands of steel that keep together high-strength pieces of metal. On a normal mode these belts typically last for 5 years.
However, in the UVT world this spare part gets worn out much sooner. This is due to the nature of UVT sport that usually rides this belt hard. It is important to keep a spare one whenever you are on the road. It is a unused, brand new belt. Look to the underside right between the bumps, if the fabric is deteriorating the belt might be defective.
Prior to replacing with a new belt make sure to wash it with warm soap and water. If this belt was not hard-used at this mileage.
The fabric material should still be in good condition. No need to change it. It can still be used as a good spare. At this mileage, assuming that the unit was hard-used, it would show signs of wear and tear, and also some signs of breaking.
Make sure to replace it immediately. Prevent incidental belt failure by easing up on the throttle instead of flooring it. At this distance, the belt by now should show signs of extreme wear and tear. It should be replaced immediately and not be used as a spare. More often than not, any owner of a UTV would like their units to last longer than its usual service life. The good thing is, there are some things we can do to make it happen.
Just like any other engine that relies on combustion to run, it needs the proper amount of air to burn fuel. With that in mind, do, take care to maintain your air filter so that it remains unclogged. Make sure your filter is properly sealed to prevent the air filter from leaking. And it is important to keep it cool and dry. If you go into the water, it can cause the transmission to slip, which could create belt damage.
Just in case this happens, make sure to drain the CVT box. CV axle boots may receive normal wear and tear during the course of operating your UTV in rough trails. It protects the front and rear velocity joints. So the harder you ride the faster it wears out. Elements like water, mud, debris may also hasten its expiry.
Overall, the life expectancy of your UTV engine, frame, and its other critical components largely depends on how you care for it. Now if you are a hard rider who likes adventure, then be at least prepared to shell out more than you would for replacement parts. These are to be replaced as soon as possible to avoid the domino effect on other parts. Enjoy the drive. UTV Ride is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.
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