Polaris Clutch Doesn't Spread

[mngolf4]

It appears something broke so my clutch won't spread using the tool provided ('08 Switchback 600). Appreciate someone telling me what's broken inside the clutch.

I've had the sled since new and it's always worked until now. Now when I thread the tool in it gets to a point where it basically stops (I would have to use more than hand pressure to go any further) and the clutch hasn't spread. Thanks in advance.

 

[hothyfax]

Did you run it in reverse the last time you shut it off.This would cause what you describe.

 

[rp7x]

too tight

x2

 

[polarisrider1]

X3, I suspect you are talking about the secondary clutch. This can happen when you hit reverse pretty hard. Snug up the threaded tool and tap on outer sheave with a rubber mallet it will pop loose.

 

[mngolf4]

Thanks all, sounds like I've got a common issue here. Although I drove it onto the trailer for storage in the spring and I pulled it off the trailer this fall (no belt installed) so as far as I know I haven't been in reverse for a while.

polarisrider1 - with threaded tool snugged up, where specifically am I tapping on the outer sheave?

 

[polarisrider1]

Thanks all, sounds like I've got a common issue here. Although I drove it onto the trailer for storage in the spring and I pulled it off the trailer this fall (no belt installed) so as far as I know I haven't been in reverse for a while.

polarisrider1 - with threaded tool snugged up, where specifically am I tapping on the outer sheave?

Yes

 

[motor_slut]

Even if it wasn't in reverse the clutch can be in reverse. Grab the rear sheave (back of the clutch) and rotate it forward (counterclockwise) until it stops.

 

[mngolf4]

Tried both and neither worked - I've pulled the clutch and I'm headed to the dealer in the AM. Appears to be something amiss / broken inside. Anyone had one of these apart?

 

[mngolf4]

As usual, the folks on John Dee were right. Just wouldn't pop out of reverse via the 2 methods suggested. Oh well, now I have a nice clean clutch and I know what it looks like inside!!!