Throttle or transmission issue?

Bmav · 2010-08-11 15:55:34

Greetings.

My neighbor has a 2005 Polaris Ranger 700 XP that he asked me to look at. When you step on the gas, the engine revs up before the transmission engages. And then when it engages, it grabs real quick. Is this normal? Is there an adjustment somewhere or is it going to need some work? Even after your rolling along, it seems to do it.

Thanks

B

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-08-11 22:44:17

Greetings.
My neighbor has a 2005 Polaris Ranger 700 XP that he asked me to look at. When you step on the gas, the engine revs up before the transmission engages. And then when it engages, it grabs real quick. Is this normal? Is there an adjustment somewhere or is it going to need some work? Even after your rolling along, it seems to do it.
Thanks
B

It does not sound like a throttle problem. It sounds like a belt or primary issue. Also It may have an aftermarket clutch kit that will add a few hundred RPMs. Start with a new belt and a full service on the drive system and make sure that the primary clutch is not hanging up.....

Skeeter · 2010-08-12 14:02:01

sounds like a primary clean with air gun ! if that dont help clean with brake klean ! then brake kleen when running while reving the throtle also do this with out the belt on repeat as needed this will clean the dirt out make sure its moving freely if not you will need a repalcement
cleaning the belt and primary are the same as oil changes do it all the time for a good working clutch

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-08-12 21:48:51

sounds like a primary clean with air gun ! if that dont help clean with brake klean ! then brake kleen when running while reving the throtle also do this with out the belt on repeat as needed this will clean the dirt out make sure its moving freely if not you will need a repalcement
cleaning the belt and primary are the same as oil changes do it all the time for a good working clutch

You do not want to use break clean or carb cleaner because of the Teflon parts in the clutch system :idea: :!: . Use denatured alcohol or electronics cleaner on the sheaves only....

SJ · 2010-08-13 18:09:40

I have a 2006 500 ranger that has this very same problem. I first have found I had a broken lower front motor mount an $18.00 fix. This did not fix my ranger but did help. I'm curious if the cleaning has helped yours?

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-08-14 01:49:04

I have a 2006 500 ranger that has this very same problem. I first have found I had a broken lower front motor mount an $18.00 fix. This did not fix my ranger but did help. I'm curious if the cleaning has helped yours?

The mount is a slim chance of a problem but more so on belt breakage. These drive systems were never meant to be maintenance free and need more TLC then most things. Do it on every other oil change so things are checked out. I do a belt change every 2nd to 3rd oil change regardless. It all depends on how it is used during that time. As the belt wears there's a the higher the stall speed when it grabs. When it gets to an excessive point I change the belt before it leaves me somewhere. There is a specification on the minimum thickness in the manual but I always go buy feel. Part of the maintenance is using a mild scotch bright to the sheaves and blowing out the clutches followed by wiping it all down with denatured alcohol. then make sure that every thing moves nicely....

Skeeter · 2010-08-14 07:15:42

and dont forget to clean the new belt with hot soapy water till the silicon is gone and its not slippery to touch !
and also the teflon only lasts about 1000 miles and its gone ! brake kellen will work i do it a lot ! over 8000 miles and only 1 new primary ? because it was worn out and the idle bearing siezed , also team clutches are the same and cheaper too, only dont say its for a rzr or they wont sell it to ya ?? must be some thing to do with making them for popo ! just order the team tas.with a 2 way bearing

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-08-14 11:49:03

and dont forget to clean the new belt with hot soapy water till the silicon is gone and its not slippery to touch !
and also the teflon only lasts about 1000 miles and its gone ! brake kellen will work i do it a lot ! over 8000 miles and only 1 new primary ? because it was worn out and the idle bearing siezed , also team clutches are the same and cheaper too, only dont say its for a rzr or they wont sell it to ya ?? must be some thing to do with making them for popo ! just order the team tas.with a 2 way bearing

:shock: Skeeter, The Teflon parts do not go away in a thousand miles unless they go bad for some unnatural reason, and that is not in a thousand miles or even 3 thousand miles , If they did you would have to rebuild the clutch and replace those few parts :idea: . Maybe yours went away due to the break cleaner :idea: . The ones I did are still there :idea: . I have tore down many of them and only had to replace those parts a few times. The fact is you do not ever use brake cleaner or carburetor cleaner or any non plastic safe cleaner on any plastic parts :idea: . I am not trying to beat up on you here but please do not post bad advise :idea: . Also the other thing is that team makes the clutches for Polaris. There are different levels of team clutches and the ranger xp uses the cheaper secondary clutch with out the removeable helix and the ruber damper. how do I know they are made by team :?: , because it is stamped team on the secondary clutch. You are correct on cleaning the belt with soap and water though :idea: .

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-08-14 12:01:10

Anyways it looks like the person that started this thread is a one post wonder anyhow .

Skeeter · 2010-08-15 07:58:16

thats ok we can argue about the clutch ! the little bit of teflon they put on the clutch is a joke ! the main shaft i just got is clean as a whisle shinny and no dark teflon ! less than 500 miles ! the old clutch has rusted bolts that hold the weights ? the new one there teflon ? there isnt much of it there any way !
and if you clean it once in a while you dont need cleaner, but if its been neglected it needs some good cleaning

Skeeter · 2010-08-15 08:03:44

i was just on the team website and they no longer sell parts ! i guess popo wants all the money !
and i like to argue !
:cry: :cry: :cry:

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-08-15 10:59:22

thats ok we can argue about the clutch ! the little bit of teflon they put on the clutch is a joke ! the main shaft i just got is clean as a whisle shinny and no dark teflon ! less than 500 miles ! the old clutch has rusted bolts that hold the weights ? the new one there teflon ? there isnt much of it there any way !
and if you clean it once in a while you dont need cleaner, but if its been neglected it needs some good cleaning

Your talking about the Teflon Break in coatings on the bearings. That is not what I am talking about. It is the Teflon washers and rollers and the buttons you have to be concerned about with the Break clean or carb cleaner. Non solvent safe Plastic parts do not do well with this stuff, that is why it should not be used.....

Skeeter · 2010-08-16 12:59:56

yo what kind of oil can i use for my tranny ?? i cant get any agl at the moment and in need of oil bad ????

RANGERDALEXP · 2010-08-16 13:08:22

yo what kind of oil can i use for my tranny ?? i cant get any agl at the moment and in need of oil bad ????

The oil types are listed just above this thread :idea: . But you can use any synthetic transmission fluid in the transmission ......

SJ · 2010-08-17 13:48:24

Hey fellas not trying to get an argument started but I've enjoyed the read anyway. I had smelled the belt burn a time or two and I felt that the belt was slipping alot after that so I had a new belt put on my ranger, but when I got it back is when I started felling the belt or clutches grab to the point it felt like it was shifting. The mechanic at a well known polaris dealership suggested the motor mount. Still have yet to get the shift feeling to stop.

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