Drive Belt Condition; Brake Condition - BOMBARDIER Alpine 1987 Operator's Manual

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7. Slip the belt out from the drive pulley.
8. Remove from vehicle by passing it
under the driven pulley and bearing
support.
To install the drive belt reverse the proce-
dure, however pay attention to the
following.
The maximum drive belt life span is
obtained when the belt has the proper
rotation direction. Install it so the print-
ed information on the belt is in the way
to be read when standing face to
pulleys.
CORRECT
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Identification
Standing face to pulleys
INCORRECT
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Identification
Standing face to pulleys
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CAUTION: Do not force or use
T
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 ab-
normal wear (uneven wear, wear on one
side, missing cogs, cracked fabric). If
abnormal wear is noted, probable cause
could be pulley misalignment, excessive
R. P.M. with frozen track, fast starts
without warm-up period, burred or rusty
sheave, oil on belt or distorted spare belt.
Contact your dealer.
Check the drive belt width.
Replace the drive belt if width is less
than 32 mm (1
1/4
in).
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 snow-
mobile is an essential safety device.
Keep this mechanism in proper working
condition. Above all, do not operate
your snowmobile without an effective
brake system .
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WARNING: Brake pads less than
3 mm
(1/8")
thick must be replac-
ed. Replacement must be performed by
an authorized dealer.