Drive Belt; Pvt Break-In (Drive Belt / Clutches); Drive Belt Removal; Drive Belt Inspection - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

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) screws retaining the lower LH frame
support and remove from the frame.
5. Remove the (11) fasteners securing the outer PVT
cover to the inner PVT cover.
6. Using care, pull the outer PVT cover out the LH wheel
well.
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7. Note the orientation of the drive belt so that it can be
installed in the same direction.
8. Insert the provided clutch tool between the slides and
rotate the tool to spread the sheaves.
Spanner Wrench / Spreader:
PN 2877408
NOTICE
Ensure the tool is square with the moveable sheave
surface of the driven clutch.
9. Once the sheaves have been spread, walk the drive
belt out of the driven clutch and drive clutch, and
remove it 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.
PVT SYSTEM
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