Clutch Alignment And Center Distance - Polaris TX Starfire Owner's Manual

CLUTCH ALIGNMENT AND CENTER DISTANCE
Due to the lower center of gravity location of the engine the
center distance between the center of the crankshaft and the
center of the jackshaft is not adjustable. Should the distance
change, it will be necessary to inspect the mounts and mounting
bolts for proper tightness, distortion, or breakage.
+
1 /8"
The proper center distance is
10~"
-1/4".
+1 /32"
The sheave offset is 5/8" -0" . This is adjusted by either
adding or removing the spacer washers from behind the driven
clutch.
After alignment, you should very carefully start the engine,
accelerate the machine to get the belt to the top of the drive
clutch and make certain the belt is running in a straight line.
Clutch center distance and alignment should be checked
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weekly or immediately after a belt is replaced.
WARNING: Do not rev engine above level required to get
belt to top of drive clutch when in unloaded
condition (approximately 7500 RPM). Stay
clear of all moving parts.
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