Just bought a used 2013 Polaris Sportsman HO. I used it last weekend to tow my mower. Got the HOT message on the instrument panel after the mower got stuck briefly. I'm getting used to the belt transmission so I may have slipped the belt trying to get unstuck. Would this have caused the HOT message? I was told that some ATVs have a heat sensor in the belt area to warn you of a hot belt.

 

hello there i have a small repair shop i have seen it where the fan will not shut off even with the key off test the continuity on you ecm pin non of the should be closed circuit and you temp sensor should open as well or check for high ohms reading cheers hope it help oh yeah and if it is closed circuit on the ecm time for a new sorry bud.