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2017 Canam 570 outlander – gear box issue !!!

Hi all,

I purchased a brand new Outlander 570 in Dec 16. I bought it primarily to plow my driveway and to do light trail riding literally to follow my little kids on their atvs. I did the first service this weekend. ATV has 30 miles and 15 Engine hours. When I drained the gear box oil I noticed metal shavings on the magnetic drain bolt. I proceeded to flush out the gear box with extra gear oil, reinserted the drain bolt to see if there was additional shavings only to find a larger piece (about the size a dime cut in half). One more flush with oil, reinserted the drain plug and all was clear/clean of debris.

This can't be common. I could understand a little sign of metal but a piece that size can't be good. It's my first time owning a Canam and the first time I purchased new. I've owned multiple Jap ATVs and bikes and they were always used. My warranty expired in May. Anyone encounter this issue? Any advice would be appreciated. I am brining it back to the dealer but I'm sure they are going to hit me with a crazy bill.

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Anthony
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’11 850XP Fan won’t run – here’s what I did so far

Hi All, Been a while since I visited. Haven't used my Wheeler much coz of some surgery but need it do to some spraying (I'm in Lawn Care business and have a spray rig for it - SLOW moving work - 4MPH)
Started it and after running a while it went into limp mode - fan not running and High temp light flashing.

Read a bunch of posts about it and did the following to Troubleshoot....

-Unplugged fan from harness and Put 12V directly to it - Nothing.
-Put a meter in the Harness side of the plug and let it idle for a LONG time - Finally got 14.3V out of the plug - took a while. So I guess the system is working and sending power to the fan.
-Used a screwdriver to try to spin the fan through the shroud. It is VERY hard to turn - kinda notchy - Is it supposed to spin freely? Or is there some kind of clutch in it?
- Shined a light on the blades and put power to it again hoping to see it jump a little - nothing - no movement at all

So.... Do I need a new fan? Is there any other Troubleshooting I should do before I buy a new one? Is it as hard as it looks to swap it out?

Thanks for any help - this place has always saved my A$$ when in trouble!!
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Clutch Problem…..I Think

I have a 2016 Outlander 650xt. I noticed that when I put it in reverse without using the accelerator the quad wants to start rolling backwards. Do I have a problem here?
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Sportsman or Outlander?

Hey Guys, looking to buy a new ATV and have narrowed it down to the Polaris Sportsman 570 SP or the Can Am 650 DPS. I know this is a Polaris forum but wanted to hear what you think. I will be using it mostly for hunting and hard trail riding.

Hunting situations will be throwing whole deer or elk quarters on the rear rack, climbing out of deep canyons, driving in snowy conditions, etc.

Trail riding through rocky high desert, windy mountain trails.
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2008 Sportsman 500 fuel pump problem

Alright guys about 2 weeks ago my four wheeler would barely start then I completely went dead so I charged it and it only last for like 30 mins total. The when I charged it again it wouldn't start but the fuel pump would turn on and you could hear it trying to turn over. The next day the fuel pump won't even kick on and text the battery and it is fine. I have checked the fuses and they are all fine, check the starter it is fine, solenoid is fine as well I can't see any broken wires or anything and I'm at a loss. I don't have the money to take it to a dealer so I'm trying to do these on my own any thoughts?