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I have an '03 Venture 700. Observed the same thing...in fact first time I thought the emergency brake was on.
Check the clutch engagement with the sled raised. Shouldn't be over 4K RPM. If so that has to be fixed. Also warm up the track and belt like this when first starting.
Part of the problem is the weight and long track. When dry those closed track windows seem to grip the sliders. I replaced the sliders with Hiperfax ($155 a pair...ouch) and put slide buttons in the closed track windows. Result: somewhat easier starts and dramaticly less slider wear. Original Hyfax wore (actualy melted) fairly fast to the last 1 mm and then idlers pick up the load.
I find I need to use the brake more now too.
When starting from a stop, I goose it it a little to break the friction and then ease up. 600 pound sled and 2 200 pound passengers is a lot of lead to start over a plowbank. If you ease the throttle up you make a lot of belt smoke.
Hope this helps.
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yamajim
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