Drive Belt; Belt Removal; Belt Installation; Belt Inspection - Polaris INDY TRAIL RMK Service Manual

Drive Belt

WARNING
Inspect the condition of the drive belt. Inspect clutch sheaves for damage, wear, or belt residue. Clean with non-oil
base cleaner such as isopropyl alcohol.
To ensure belt life, install belts so they operate in the same direction of rotation. Position the identification numbers
so that you can read them standing on left side of machine. This will keep the belt rotating in the same direction.
If belt has been operated with numbers readable from right side of machine, re-install belt in this direction.

Belt Removal

1. Be sure key switch is off and engine has come to a complete
stop. Remove the retaining knob or pin and open the clutch
guard.
2. Apply brake (or lock parking brake if so equipped).
3. Grasp belt firmly midway between clutches and pull upward and
rearward to open the driven clutch sheaves. Remove the belt
from the driven clutch and then from the drive clutch.

Belt Installation

1. Drop the drive belt over the drive clutch and pull back the slack.
2. Turn the driven clutch moveable sheave clockwise while at the
same time pushing inward and forcing the belt down between the
sheaves.
3. Hold the belt down between the sheaves and roll the bottom
portion over the outer clutch sheave. Once installed, be sure to
work the belt to the outer edge of the sheave. Be sure to release
parking brake if applied.
4. Close the clutch guard and reinstall the retaining knob or pin.

Belt Inspection

5. Refer to PVT Section for belt inspection and width
measurement.
6. Measure belt length with a tape measure around the outer
circumference of the belt. Belts which measure shorter or
longer than a nominal length may require driven clutch or
engine adjustment to obtain proper belt deflection.
7. Replace belt if worn past the service limit. Belts with thin
spots, burn marks, etc., should be replaced to eliminate
noise, vibration,
Troubleshooting Chart at the back of this chapter for
possible causes. NOTE: If a new belt is installed, check
belt deflection. Install so part numbers are easily read
from left side of machine.
Refer to the specification charts for belt specifications and
measurement procedures.
or erratic operation.
MAINTENANCE / TUNE UP
Removal
Installation
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Center Distance
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