Maintenance, Caution, Clutch system – Polaris FST Touring User Manual
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11:00
2:00
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MAINTENANCE
Clutch System
Drive Belt Removal
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the drive belt after operating in reverse.
The snowmobile must be stopped after forward motion to prevent
damage to components during belt removal.
1. Stop the engine after operating in a forward motion.
NOTE: For easier accessibility, make sure the clutch tool access
hole (
+
)
is visible between the 11:00 and 2:00 positions of
the clutch sheave.
2. Turn the ignition key off.
Wait for the engine to come
to a complete stop.
3. Lock the parking brake.
4. Open the hood.
5. Remove the left side panel.
6. Locate the L-wrench in the
tool kit. Install the wrench
into the open threaded
access hole
(
+
) in the outer
sheave of the clutch.
7. Turn the wrench clockwise until the sheaves open far enough to
remove the belt.