Belt Installation; Clutch Alignment / Offset; Clutch Alignment - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

Belt Installation

1. Loop belt over the drive clutch and over top of the driven
sheave.
2. While pushing down on top of belt, turn the back or
moveable driven sheave clockwise.
3. The belt then should be able to be pushed down into and
between the sheaves.
Be sure to position belt so part number is easily read.

CLUTCH ALIGNMENT / OFFSET

Clutch Alignment

Clutch Alignment Tool
1/8" +0/ - 1/16
3.2 mm +0 / -1.6 mm
1. Remove belt and install the Clutch Alignment Tool as
shown above.
Clutch Alignment Tool PN: 2870654
(PN 2870654)
A
2. With tool touching rear of driven clutch inner sheave, the
distance at point "A" should be 1/8".
If the distance is greater than 1/8" or less than 1/16", clutch
alignment must be adjusted as follows:
3. Remove drive and driven clutch. See "PVT System
Service, Disassembly."
4. Remove PVT inner cover.
5. Loosen all engine mounts. Move front of engine to the right
or left slightly until alignment is correct.
6. Tighten engine mounts and verify alignment is correct.
Center line
Measure offset above and below centerline
7. Measure belt deflection and measure offset both above and
below sheave centerlines. Adjust if necessary.
NOTE: On some models, minor adjustments can be
made by adding shims between the frame and front
lower left engine mount to increase the distance at
point "A". If a shim is present, it can be removed to
decrease the distance at point "A".
Shim Kit PN: 2200126
CLUTCHING
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