Maintenance, Clutch system – Polaris 800 Pro X User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Clutch System

Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt, and

always carry a spare belt. For improved drive-away during extremely

cold temperatures, remove the belt and warm it to room temperature.

Reinstall it before starting the snowmobile. The following procedures

apply to standard, electronic reverse and TEAM driven clutches.

Drive Belt Removal

1. Be sure the key switch is off and the engine has come to a

complete stop. Apply the brake (or lock the parking brake if

equipped).

2. Open the hood, remove the clutch guard retaining pin and open the

clutch guard.

3. Locate the L-wrench in the tool kit and install it into the open

threaded hole in the outer sheave of the clutch. Rotate the wrench

until the sheaves open far enough to remove the belt.

Drive Belt Installation

1. Drop the drive belt over the

drive clutch and pull back the

slack (A). NOTE: To ensure

satisfactory belt life, install belts

so they operate in the same

direction of rotation by

positioning the identification

numbers so that you can read

them. If required, separate the

sheaves as outlined in the belt

removal procedures.

2. Rotate the L-wrench to tighten

the sheaves. Remove the

wrench and store in the tool kit.

3. Close the clutch guard and

reinstall the retaining pin.

4. Close and secure the hood and

release the parking brake.