Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser - Manual (Page 92)

Maintenance
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Check Drive Belt Tension
This procedure involves using the belt tension gauge, part no. PV--43532, which is designed specifically for
measuring drive belt tension.
Before beginning this procedure:
S Make sure the drive belt is dry and at room temperature.
S Make sure the rear suspension is properly adjusted (see
“Adjust Rear Shock Absorber” page 82).
1. Place the transmission in Neutral and lift the rear
wheel off the ground with an appropriate motorcycle
lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under
the frame.
2. Position the small O--ring on the belt tension gauge
directly over the 10 lbs. mark on the plunger (as
shown).
3. Place a tape measure or rule next to the drive belt (as
shown).
4. Place the base of the tension gauge bracket squarely
against the lower strand of the drive belt halfway
between the front and rear drive sprockets. Use the
tape measure or ruler and record the position of the
base of the tension gauge bracket. This position
represents zero force.
1. Drive Belt
2. Belt Tension Gauge
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3. Rule
1. Belt Tension Gauge
2. Small O-Ring
3. Base
4. Plunger
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