Common and Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the correct operating tempurature?
A: Intimidators will reach temps close to 200 degrees during operation. The cooling fan will engage at 196 degrees which cools the engine to apporximetly 185 degrees.
Q: Why is there sometimes a clunk noise when I take off?
A: The clunk noise you heard is 100% normal. This is caused by the slight amount of slop in the transmission and differentials, without the slop you would not be able to shift between gears. The noise is most commonly heard when shifting from foward to reverse.
Q: What is that high pitch whining noise while cruising at higher rpms?
A: The high pitch noise you are hearing at higher rpms is a common noise of straight gears in the transmission and CVT/Belt noise. This is 100% normal and can be found in other brand UTVs as well. Straight cut gears are noiser than helical cut gears but provide superior strength.
Q: Why does my 750cc, Electric or Diesel model make a grinding noise in reverse?
A: The grinding noise is caused the transmission not being fully engaged in gear. The noise is most commonly heard while trying to accelerate after shifting to reverse. This is because the reverse gear has the widest gate of all the gears making it the easiet to grind.
Q: When do I use high or low range?
A: High range should be used if your average speed is going to be above 10mph and is exceptional light work loads (less than 300lbs). Low range should be used if your average speed is going to be under 10mph and for heavy work loads. Remeber to always come to a complete stop before shifting the transmission.
Q: How often should I change my engine oil?
A: On all Intimidator models the engine oil should be changed every 1000 miles, 100 hours, or once a year, whichever comes first. See our post about fluid capacitys and oil type suggestions here.
Q: Why wont my machine exceed 15mph and is making a high pitch noise?
A: All Initimidator models come equipped with a seat belt sensor. If the drivers seatbelt is not clipped in the UTV will make a high pitched noise and will not exceed 15mph.
Q: What is the correct tire pressure?
A: Almost all UTV tires should be inflated to pressures between 10psi and 20psi.
Q: Why does my GC1K model stall when shifting between gears?
A: On select GC1K models the engine will stall while shifting gears if the foot brake is not applied. This is most commonly found on the 2021 models. Intimidator programmed this feature into the ECU to stop users from shifting while the UTV is moving. Remeber to always shift your Intimidator at a complete stop.
23 comments
David
Doesn’t look like you answer the post’s? Maybe I’m wrong ? I hope so
Dennis
My 2017 1000 cc diesel temp light come on with high pitch noise what would cause that
Chad N.
Have intimidator truck series 2022 starts but dosent stay running more than a few seconds less than 70 hrs very disappointed waited almost a year to get what we where looking for now it’s sitting.
Chad N.
Have intimidator truck series 2022 starts but dosent stay running more than a few seconds less than 70 hrs very disappointed waited almost a year to get what we where looking for now it’s sitting.
Ronald mcnack
750 classic I went 10mph when slowing down it made a grinding noise is that ok
Bruce
Correction on my problem . Rough idle
Bruce
Correction on my problem . Rough idle
Bruce
What would cause my 2017 intimidator crew cab 800cc with very low hours and miles have rough idea at times also it just started acting up. It’s like it stumbles and the rpm fluctuate up and down. Thanks Bruce
Bruce
What would cause my 2017 intimidator crew cab 800cc with very low hours and miles have rough idea at times also it just started acting up. It’s like it stumbles and the rpm fluctuate up and down. Thanks Bruce
Bubba
I have a 2017 Mahindra 750 mpact recently something has started pulling the battery down, put a new battery in and took it out for about 1 hour and the battery died it started running with a miss. I assumed that due to the fuel pump not be able to pump fuel due to the battery. Any idea what it could be or how I can test to find the problem.
Gehrke
My dump bed on my GC1K is not working. Keeps blowing the fuse.
Gehrke
My dump bed on my GC1K is not working. Keeps blowing the fuse.
Jim Lowe
How do I change the air filter on my 2020 GC1K TGB 1000?
Randy
I have Mahindra/Intimidator 1000 Diesel. Secondary clutch is not moving. Seems stuck. Transmission shifts, but, bogs and dies. How do I get this SECONDARY clutch off? I am new to UTVs and not finding a video on the tools and process I need to use.
Thanks to anyone who can give directions!
Terry sparks
Why is my electric fan not working, temp went to 221 degrees and didn’t kick on?
Mark Smith
2017 750 gas mtv
What can be done to smooth out the transition from stopped to moving. Seams to go from stopped to almost high speed. May be too tight throttle spring.
Ernie Guzman
Why does the gear oil keep shooting out from breather tube on a 2021 GCK1 1000
Dave
I have a 2018 Mahindra 1000cc and every time I change the oil, I so as instructed but when finished it reads half up the dipstick then after about a day or so and maybe 5km
it is overflowing and I have to take about half a liter out?
Any ideas This has happened every time I change the oil.
Dave
Jay
Have a 2021 g1ck stage 2. Only 250 miles on it. It is super loud and vibrations are terrible been this way from day 1. Smells like a belt burning from time to time. It’s never been over 40 mph and never hard runs no steep hills just around the land and up and down the driveway.
What can be done?
Woody adams
Warning buzzer keeps sounding for fan ?
For intimidator 800
Michael
I have a 2021 GC1K and when it warms up and you drive it about 6-8 miles around 45mph it wants to start cutting out. You can stop and take off again and when you push the pedal about 3/4 down it acts like it is cutting out like maybe a fuel filter or something. I took it to the shop and they couldn’t get it to do it but as soon as I rode it up the road and came back it was doing it again
Any suggestions on what to do? Thanks
Brandon McIntosh
My display and headlight aren’t working from what I can tell all the fuses are good! It’s a 2019 GC1k
Bob. Kimmel
Why does my g1ck 2021 start hand sometimes? Sometimes it starts right up, and sometimes it rolls over several times to start. Thx