Drive Belt Tension - Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual

5. Torque spider to specification using the holding
fixture and spider tool.
motion to avoid damage to the stationary sheave.
Refer to Page 6.2 for torque specification.
CAUTION:
Be sure the spider spacer washers are fully seated in
the recessed area in the spider. Any misalignment will
alter clutch balance. Inverting the clutch while initially
tightening the spider will help position the washers.
Nut on trailing side
6. Install shift weights using new lock nuts on the
bolts.
7. Reinstall clutch spring.
Spider Torque:
200 ft. lbs. (276 Nm)
Cover Screw Torque:
90 in. lbs. (10.4 Nm)
8. Reinstall cover, aligning "X" mark with other
marks. Torque cover bolts evenly to specification.
Torque with smooth
Rotation

DRIVE BELT TENSION

Straight Edge
1 1/8² (28.5 mm)
Belt Deflection (Tension):
1 1/8² (2.9 cm) - 1 1/4² (3.2 cm)
NOTE: Pinch the sheaves lightly together with clamp
to prevent the belt from being pushed into the driven
sheave.
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.
NOTE: If belt deflection is out of specification, adjust
by removing or adding shims between the driven
clutch sheaves.
G
Remove shims to decrease belt
deflection
G
Add shims to increase belt deflection
See DRIVEN CLUTCH
DISASSEMBLY/INSPECTION, Pages 6.18 - 6.19.
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 section; all have an effect on
belt deflection.
CLUTCH
6.13