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6. Install the sheave adjuster and cap
screw onto the driven pulley; then
tighten the cap screw until the
movable sheave opens far enough
to allow the belt to be removed.
NOTE: Before installing the drive
belt, use a suitable cleaning sol-
vent
to
thoroughly
sheaves.
7. Remove the drive belt from the
driven pulley first; then from the
drive clutch.
Installing Drive Belt
NOTE: If a new drive belt is being
installed, see Drive Belt Break-In
sub-section in the General Infor-
mation section of this manual.
1. Place the drive belt (so the part
number can be read) between the
sheaves of the drive clutch first;
then between the sheaves of the
driven pulley.
2. Remove the sheave adjuster and
install it in its original position
(beveled side out); then install the
cap screw, lock washer, washer,
and sheave adjuster back into the
driven pulley. Tighten the cap
screw to 32 ft-lb.
CAUTION
Do not apply Loctite to the driven
pulley cap screw or component
damage may occur.
MAINTENANCE
3. Install the belt guard; then close the
Never operate the snowmobile
without
panel secured in place.
4. Release the brake lever lock.
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TRACK TENSION
Track tension is directly related to the
overall performance of the snowmobile.
If the track is too loose, it may slap
against the tunnel causing wear or it
may "ratchet" on the track drive sprock-
ets. If extremely loose, the idler wheels
clean
the
may climb over the track lugs forcing
the track against the tunnel causing the
track to "lock." Arctic Cat recommends
that the track tension be checked daily
during the first 300 miles of operation
and once a week thereafter and adjusted
according to need. The track will stretch
and take a "set" during break-in. Track
deflection must be maintained within
the recommended range.
Track tension must be properly
maintained. Personal injury could
result if a track is allowed to
become excessively loose.
Checking Track
Tension
DO NOT attempt to check or adjust
track tension with engine running.
Turn ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion. Personal injury could result
from contact with a rotating track.
1. Remove excess ice and snow
left-side access panel.
! WARNING
the
belt
! WARNING
! WARNING
buildup from the track, track drive
sprockets, and the inside of the
skid frame.
guard/access
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