Fan Belt Removal/Installation - Arctic Cat Cougar Service Manual

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3. Adjust the belt tension as follows if the belt
can be depressed more than 6 mm (1/4 in.).
a. Remove the nut (B, Figure 10) and wash-
ers. Some ofthe flat washers may be adjust-
ing shims.
NOTE
Shims should be located between the
pulley halves. If none are found when the
outer pulley half is removed in substep
3c, the belt may be worn, stretched or the
incorrect size. Replace the belt
if
needed.
b. Withdraw the outer pulley half.
c. To tighten the belt tension, remove a shim
from between the pulley halves. If the belt
is too tight, it will be necessary to add shims
between the pulley halves.
d. Make sure the belt and shims are properly
positioned, then install the outer pulley half.
NOTE
Any shims not needed between the pulley
halves for adjustment should be in-
stalled outside the pulley. These 'Shims
are needed between the pulley halves
when a new belt is installed.
e. Position any shims not installed between
the pulley halves outside the outer pulley,
then install the thicker flat washer.
f. Install the lockwasher and nut (B, Figure
10). Tighten the nut to 25-40 N.m (18-30
ft.-lb.) torque. Tum the pulleys while tight-
ening to prevent pinching the belt between
the pulley halves.
4. Install the fan intake cover.
Fan Belt RemovaVInstallation
1. Remove the fan intake cover (Figure 9).
2. Remove the recoil starter assembly (C, Fig-
ure 10).
3. Remove the nut (B, Figure 10) and washers.
Some of the flat washers may be adjusting shims.
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4. Withdraw the outer pulley half. Do not lose
shims which may be located between the pulley
halves.
5. Lift the belt from the lower pulley (Figure
11).
6. Inspect the belt carefully. Install a new belt if
its condition is questionable.
7. When installing, install the belt in the groove
of the lower pulley and position the belt against
the upper pulley inner half.
NOTE
If
a new belt is installed, position all of
the shims between the pulley halves.
If
the old belt is installed, position the
shims in the same place they were origi-
nally installed. Shims not needed be-
tween the pulley halves should be
located outside the pulley under the flat
washer for later adjustment.
8. Install the outer pulley half.