Belt Trouble Shooting - Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual

BELT TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Problem
Condition Remedy
1 . Normal belt side wear. 1. Normal and minimal side 1 . I nstall new belt - cause is
pressure applied to belt. normal.
2.
Belt will not shift to top
2. Belt worn across top
2.
I nstall new belt - cause is
of drive clutch (1: 1 ratio). surface (less than 1-1 / 16") normal.
after many hours of use.
3.
Cracks between be lt lugs
3.
Occurs after many hours
3.
I nstall new belt - cause is
when flexed . of use. normal.
Glazed or baked belt side -
1 .
I ncorrect belt - excessive 1.
I nstall correct drive belt -
not normal and is caused by slippage. see Parts Manual.
heat buildup.
2.
Driver applied too much
2.
I nstruct driver to decrease
throttle under heavy throttle under heavy load
. load - excessive slippage.
condition: install new
belt.
3.
Drive clutch spring too
3.
Perform spring pressure
weak.
test; install new spring
if spring is too weak.
4.
Engagement RPM too low.
4.
Adjust engagement RPM -
see specifications.
5. Improper drive clutch 5.
Remove and service drive
operation (sticking, etc.).
clutch; install new belt if
requi red.
6.
Drive clutch ·and driven 6.
Check and adjust "offset/
pulley "offset/parallelism"
parallelism"; install new
is incorrect.
belt if required.
7.
Grease on drive clutch or 7. Clean sheaves; install new
driven pulley sheave
belt if required.
surface.
1 .
Belt disintegrates. 1 .
Drive clutch and driven 1 .
Check and adjust "offset/
pulley "offset/parallelism"
parallelism"; install new
is incorrect.
belt after correct adjust-
ment is obtained.
2. Frayed or broken cord
2.
Drive clutch and driven
2.
Check and adjust "offset/
at side of belt.
pu lIey "offset/parallel ism"
parallelism; install new
is incorrect.
belt after correct adjust-
ment is obtained.
3. Belt turns over at high
3. Drive clutch and driven
3.
Check and adjust "offset/
speeds.
pu lIey "offset/parallel ism" parallel ism"; install new
is incorrect.
belt after correct adjust-
ment is obtained.
4.
Belt side wear usually
4.
Drive clutch and driven
4.
Check and adjust "offset/
occurs after belt is glazed
pulley "offset/parallelism"
parallel ism"; insta II new
or baked because of
is incorrect.
belt after correct adjust-
slippage.
ment is obtained.
Lugs torn off inside of belt.
Drive clutch engages suddenly
Remove and service drive
(too high) .
clutch; install new belt.
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