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5. Slip the belt out from the drive pulley
and remove completely from vehicle.
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To install the drive belt, reverse the pro-
cedure, however pay attention to the
following:
The maximum drive belt life span is
obtained when the belt has the
prop~r
rotation direction. Install it so the print-
ed information on the belt can be read
when facing pulleys.
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CAUTION : Do not force or use
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tools to pry the belt into place,
as this could cut or break the cords in
the belt.
Drive Belt Condition
Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or abnor-
mal wear {uneven wear, wear on one
side, missing cogs, cracked fabric). If
abnormal wear is noted, probable cause
could be pulley misalignment, exces-
sive RPM with frozen track, fast starts
without warm-up period, burred sheave,
oil on belt or distorted spare belt. Con-
tact your authorized dealer.
Check the drive belt width. If less than
30 mm (1-3/16 inL replace the drive
belt.
New Drive Belt
When installing a new drive belt, break-
in period of 25 km (15 miles) is strongly
recommended.
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NOTE : Always store a spare belt
in a manner to allow its natural
shape to be maintained.
Brake Condition
The brake mechanism on your snowmo-
bile is an essential safety device. Keep
this mechanism in proper working con-
dition. Above all, do not operate your
snowmobile without an effective brake
system.
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