Drive Belt Tension - Polaris Sportsman 400 Service Manual

CLUTCH
DRIVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CONT.
8. Reinstall cover, aligning "X" mark with other marks.
Torque cover bolts evenly to specification.
Spider Torque:
200 ft. lbs. (276 Nm)
Cover Screw Torque:
90 in. lbs. (10.4 Nm)

DRIVE BELT TENSION

NOTE: Pinch the sheaves lightly together with clamp to prevent the belt from being pushed into the driven sheave.
1. Place a straight edge on top of the belt between drive and
driven clutch.
2. Push down on drive belt until it is lightly tensioned.
3. Measure belt deflection as shown in photo.
Belt Deflection (Tension):
1 1/8" (2.9 cm) - 1 1/4" (3.2 cm)
If belt deflection is out of specification, adjust by removing or
adding shims between the driven clutch sheaves.
S Remove shims to decrease belt deflection
S Add shims to increase belt deflection
See Driven Clutch Disassembly/Inspection, pages 6.26 -
6.28.
NOTE: At least one shim must remain between the inner and
outer sheave of the driven clutch. If proper belt deflection
cannot be obtained, measure drive belt width, length, and
center distance of drive and driven clutch, outlined in this sec-
tion; all have an effect on belt deflection.
6.18
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1 1/8" (28.5 mm)
Straight Edge