Polaris RANGER XP 1000 2021 Owner's Manual page 133

BELT INSPECTION
To inspect the drive belt, do the following:
1. Inspect belt for hour-glassing (extreme circular wear 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.
2. Inspect belt for loose cords, missing cogs, cracks, abrasions, thin spots, or
excessive wear. Compare belt measurements with a new drive belt. Replace
if necessary.
3. Belts with thin spots, burn marks, etc., should be replaced to eliminate noise,
vibration, or erratic PVT operation.
BELT INSTALLATION
Be sure to install belt in the same direction as it was removed.
1. With the clutch spreader tool
and over the driven clutch.
2. Rotate the driven clutch and walk the belt into the clutch.
3. Remove the clutch spreader tool from driven clutch.
4. Rotate / spin the driven clutch and belt approximately 5-7 times to properly
seat the belt in the driven clutch.
5. Install the clutch cover into wheel well as shown above.
6. Rotate clutch cover over A-Arm
intake boots or electrical harness.
NOTICE
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installed, loop the belt over the drive clutch
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as shown below. Use care not to damage
MAINTENANCE
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