Drive Belt Condition; Drive Belt Removal - Polaris 600 RMK Owner's Manual

General Maintenance

Drive Belt Condition

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Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt, and
always carry a spare. Inspect the belt for signs of excessive wear:
frayed edges, missing cogs, cracks and excessive looseness. Replace
the belt if any of these conditions exist. See Drive Belt
Troubleshooting on page 113.
For improved drive-away during extremely cold temperatures, remove
the belt and warm it to room temperature. Reinstall it before starting
the snowmobile.

Drive Belt Removal

CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the drive belt after operating in reverse.
The snowmobile must be stopped after forward motion to prevent
damage to components during belt removal.
1. Stop the engine after operating in a forward motion.
2. Turn the ignition key off. Wait for the engine to come to a
complete stop.
3. Lock the parking brake.
4. Open the hood.
5. Remove the left side
panel.
6. Locate the L-wrench in
the tool kit. Install the
wrench into the open
threaded hole in the outer
sheave of the clutch ( ).
7. Turn the wrench
clockwise until the
sheaves open far enough
to remove the belt.
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