Measuring Belt Deflection; Adjusting Belt Deflection (P-85) - Polaris INDY TRAIL RMK Service Manual

DRIVE / DRIVEN CLUTCHES

Measuring Belt Deflection

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not apply excessive pressure to force belt into driven sheaves. This will result in an
improper measurement. If belt deflection cannot be adjusted within specification using methods below, inspect
center distance and compare to specifications on page 5.32.
1. Measure belt deflection with both clutches at rest and
in their full neutral position.
2. Place a straight edge on the belt and apply downward
pressure while measuring at the point shown.
Belt Deflection -
1 1/4² (3.2 cm)

Adjusting Belt Deflection (P-85)

Belt deflection can be adjusted without removing the clutch
from the jackshaft.
1. Pull belt into driven clutch to slightly open sheaves.
2. Loosen three bolts on adjustment cam.
3. Turn cam counterclockwise to reduce distance
between sheaves. Do not rotate past #1 position.
4. Torque bolts to specification.
Production washer is usually .075² thick with other .020 or .030 washers
as required. May use optional, thinner (.048²) washer PN 7555899 if re-
quired to obtain proper sheave width. Either the .075² or .048² washer
must be installed in this location to provide support for the adjustment
pins.
5.32
1 1/4² (3.2 cm)
Optional Thin Adjustment Washer (P-85)
.048² - PN 7555899
Straight Edge