Drive Belt - BRP Spyder RT Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Drive Belt

Visually inspect belt alignment and
condition before each ride.
Belt alignment and deflection adjust-
ment should always be performed by
an authorized Can-Am roadster dealer
according to the
SCHEDULE
.
Drive Belt Alignment
The gap between the belt and the
sprocket internal flange should be
a minimum of 0.5 mm (.02 in).
belt goes beyond the outside edge
of sprocket, have the belt properly
aligned by an authorized Can-Am road-
ster dealer as soon as possible.
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BELT ALIGNMENT
1. Rear sprocket teeth
2. Belt
3. Sprocket internal flange
4. Proper belt alignment
5. Belt exceeding external edge – have aligned
A. MIN. 0.5 mm (.02 in)
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MAINTENANCE
If
Drive Belt Wear
Inspect the drive belt with the vehicle
in neutral, engine off, on a level surface
with plenty of room — you will have to
roll the vehicle forward or backward to
see the full length of the belt.
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DRIVE BELT SURFACES
1. Outer surface
2. Teeth side surface
3. Tooth
Inspect for the following conditions:
WEAR CONDITION
Good condition
Hairline cracks
Minor chipping
Opened cracks
Hook wear
Missing teeth
REQUIRED
ACTION
None
Monitor
condition
Monitor
condition
Replace belt
Replace belt
Replace belt