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MAINTENANCE

PVT / FINAL DRIVE / WHEEL AND TIRE

DRIVE CLUTCH / DRIVEN CLUTCH / BELT PVT DRYING
SERVICE
NOTE
Refer to PVT SYSTEM SERVICE, page for service
and removal procedures. After operating in water, the vehicle’s PVTsystem
should be checked immediately. Use the following 2
instructions to dry it out before operating.
PVT INTAKE PRE-FILTER SERVICE
It is recommended that the PVT intake pre-filter be The PVT drain plug is located at the bottom of the outer
inspected daily. The filter should be inspected using the clutch cover. Access the drain plug through the left rear
following procedure:
wheel well.
1. The PVT intake pre-filter is located just above the left 1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the PVT drain
rear wheel fender.
plug q and O-ring from the outer clutch cover.
2. Loosen the knob on top of the assembly and lift up to
disengage the tab from the cargo box.

2. Allow the water to drain out completely.
3. Reinstall the drain plug and O-ring.
3. Inspect the pre-filter. If necessary, clean with soapy
water and dry with low pressure compressed air. 4. Place the transmission in PARK, apply the brake and
start the engine.
5. Apply varying throttle for 10-15 seconds to expel the
moisture and air-dry the belt and clutches.
NOTE
Do not hold the throttle pedal wide open for more than 5
seconds.

6. Allow the engine RPM to return to idle, then shift the
transmission into low gear.
7. Test the PVT system for belt slippage. If the belt
slips, repeat the process or remove the outer clutch
cover to inspect the PVT system (see Chapter 4 –
PVT SYSTEM SERVICE, page for service and
removal procedures).
NOTE
If the vehicle has ingested a large amount of water into
the PVTsystem and has not been operated for a period
of time, be sure to check the PVTsystem components
for water damage.

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