Drive Belt Service; Drive Belt Removal; Drive Belt Inspection - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

DRIVE BELT SERVICE

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

NOTICE
Inspect the entire clutch outlet duct (including the outlet
duct screen) when replacing a drive belt. Remove any
debris found in the outlet duct or outlet duct screen
1. Remove the eight screws that retain the outer clutch
cover.
2. Maneuver the outer clutch cover outward as shown
below to access the drive belt.
NOTICE
Removal of left rear wheel or left rear shock is NOT
necessary for belt replacement.
3. Mark the drive belt direction of rotation so that it can
be installed in the same direction.
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4. Insert clutch spreader tool
driven clutch as shown (tool included with vehicle's
tool kit).
q Make sure the tool is square with the moveable sheave
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surface of the driven clutch.
5. Rotate tool towards the clutch to open the sheaves.
6. Walk the belt out of the driven clutch and drive clutch.
Remove the belt from the vehicle.

DRIVE BELT INSPECTION

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. Refer
Troubleshooting"page 5.35 chart at the end of this
chapter for possible causes.
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