Drive Belt (Non-Ebs) - Polaris 2013 RANGER RZR S Service Manual

CLUTCHING

DRIVE BELT (NON-EBS)

Belt Removal
1. Remove outer PVT cover as described in "PVT
SYSTEM SERVICE - PVT Disassembly".
2. Mark the drive belt direction of rotation so that it can
be installed in the same direction.
NOTE: Belt is normally positioned so that the part
number can be easily read.
3. To remove drive belt, place the transmission in "Park"
and push down on the belt firmly to open the clutch
sheaves.
4. Then lift upward on the belt while pulling it out and
down over the driven clutch outer sheave.
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Belt Inspection
1. Inspect belt for hour glassing (extreme circular wear
2. Inspect belt for loose cords, missing cogs, cracks,
3. Belts with thin spots, burn marks, etc., should be
Belt Installation
NOTE: Be sure to install belt in the same direction
as it was removed.
1. Loop belt over drive clutch and over driven sheave.
2. While pushing down on top of belt, turn the back, or
3. The belt then should be able to be pushed down into
4. Continue rotating the driven clutch and belt clockwise
5. Install outer PVT cover as described in "PVT SYSTEM
6. See "PVT Break-In (Drive Belt / Clutches)" on
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in at least one spot and on both sides of the belt).
Hour glassing occurs when the drive train does not
move and the drive clutch engages the belt.
abrasions, thin spots, or excessive wear. Compare
belt measurements with a new drive belt. Replace if
necessary.
replaced to eliminate noise, vibration, or erratic PVT
operation. See the Troubleshooting Chart at the end
of this chapter for possible causes.
moveable driven sheave, clockwise.
and between the sheaves.
until the belt is fully installed.
SERVICE - PVT Assembly".
page 6.3.