Drive Belt Tension - Polaris Trail Blazer Service Manual

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Drive Belt Tension

1. Place a straight edge on top of the belt between drive and

driven clutch.

2. Push down on drive belt until it is lightly tensioned.

3. Measure belt deflection as shown in photo.

Belt Deflection (Tension):

1 1/8" (2.9 cm) - 1 1/4" (3.2 cm)

If belt deflection is out of specification, adjust by removing or

adding shims between the driven clutch sheaves.

S Remove shims to decrease belt deflection

S Add shims to increase belt deflection

See Driven Clutch Disassembly/Inspection, pages 6.30 -

NOTE: At least one shim must remain between the inner and

outer sheave of the driven clutch. If proper belt deflection

cannot be obtained, measure drive belt width, length, and

center distance of drive and driven clutch, outlined in this sec-

tion; all have an effect on belt deflection.

1 1/8" (28.5 mm)

Straight Edge

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