Belt Installation; Pvt Break-In (Drive Belt / Clutches) - Polaris RANGER 500 2018 Service Manual

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BELT INSTALLATION

Be sure to install belt in the same direction as it was

1. Install the belt on the vehicle.

2. Reinstall the outer sheave.

3. Reinstall the driven clutch mounting bolt. Torque to

specification.

Driven Clutch Mounting Bolt

38 ft-lbs (51.5 Nm)

4. Rotate / spin the driven clutch and belt approximately

5-7 times to properly seat the belt in the driven

5. Install the outer clutch cover and (8) screws. Torque

screws to specification.

Outer Clutch Cover Retaining Screws:

50 in-lbs (5 Nm)

9928485 R01 - 2017-2018 RANGER 500 / 570 Service Manual

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 (see

Chapter 3 "Engine Break-In Period" for break-in

example). Pull only light loads. Avoid aggressive

acceleration and high speed operation during the break-

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