2008 Arctic Cat 700 EFI belt replace already?

[ac700]

2008 700 with 170 miles on it. first 160 miles was trail riding ive since been plowing snow thats it. i have to give almost 1/4 throttle now before it will move? also i have to use the reverse override everytime i back up otherwise it will cut out before i even move. ive heard of a secondary clutch upgrade what is this? i havent checked the belt yet because it wont stop snowing long enough.....lol! that was laugh with sarcasm for sure! is it possible the belt is worn that much already?

[Ajmboy]

That is odd, when you give it throttle, are the engine rpms increasing and it sounds like you have a whining tranny before it gets going? Like slippage? A worn belt would stretch, then maybe eventually break.

* Added year and manufacturer to thread title.

[DirtDemon]

Could be frozen/sticking clutch or belt sheaves. It would be rather odd if your belt had worn that prematurely, but not entirely impossible I suppose.

[ac700]

thanks guys ill rip into it and see wth is goin on with it......it finally stopped snowing for a few days!

[TexasRapier]

Do you do your plowing in High Gear?