Drive Belt; Pvt Break-In (Drive Belt / Clutches); Drive Belt Removal - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

PVT SYSTEM

DRIVE BELT

PVT BREAK-IN (DRIVE BELT / CLUTCHES)

A proper break-in of the clutches and drive belt will
ensure a longer life and better performance. Break in the
clutches and drive belt by operating at slower speeds
during the 10 hour break-in period as recommended. Pull
only light loads. Avoid aggressive acceleration and high
speed operation during the break-in period.

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the
transmission in Park.
2. Elevate and safely support the rear of the vehicle.
3. Remove the left rear wheel from the vehicle.
4. Remove the (4) bolts retaining the lower left-hand
frame support and remove it from the frame.
5. TOURING MODELS: Remove the rear skid plate.
6. Remove the seat.
7. Remove the (11) screws retaining the PVT cover.
5.10
8. Using care, pull the outer PVT cover out the left-hand
wheel well.
Flexing the PVT outlet duct aids PVT cover removal.
TOURING MODELS: remove the clutch cover throught
the bottom of the chassis.
9. Note the orientation of the drive belt so that it can be
installed in the same direction.
10. Insert the provided clutch tool between the slides and
rotate the tool to spread the sheaves.
Clutch Spreader Tool:
2877408
Make sure the tool is square with the moveable sheave
surface of the driven clutch.
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