Checking/Replacing V-Belt - Arctic Cat 2014 450 Service Manual

Checking/Replacing
V-Belt
REMOVING
1. Remove the seat and right-side engine cover; then
remove the cap screw securing the auxiliary brake
pedal to the frame. Account for a flat washer.
2. Slide the auxiliary brake pedal part way off the pivot
stud but do not remove; then remove the cap screws
from the V-belt housing and remove the cover.
Account for two alignment pins and a gasket.
3. Remove the nut securing the movable drive face to
the clutch shaft; then remove the movable drive face
assembly being careful not to let the roller fall out.
Account for the drive spacer.
4. Thread a cap screw from the V-belt cover into the
driven pulley fixed face and push the movable face
open allowing the V-belt to drop down between the
pulley faces approximately 3/4 in.
KC149A
5. Pinching the V-belt together in front of the driven
pulley, pull it forward and outward off the clutch
shaft; then remove it from the driven pulley.
KC142A
6. Inspect the faces of the drive and driven pulleys for
scoring, pitting, cracks, or grooving; then clean any
dirt and debris from the V-belt housing and cover.
INSTALLING
1. Place the V-belt onto the driven pulley making sure
the arrows point in the direction of rotation; then
pinch the belt together in front of the driven pulley
and place it over the clutch shaft.
KC127
KC128
KC137
KC136
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