Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser - Manual (Page 93)

Maintenance
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5. Push the plunger upward until the small O--ring touches the tension gauge body. Make sure the
tension gauge is seated squarely against the drive belt, and record the position of the base of the
tension gauge bracket. This position represents 10 lbs. force.
6. Calculate the difference between the zero force position and the 10 lbs. force position you recorded.
V92TC Touring Cruiser and Deluxe Touring Cruiser: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
7. Adjust belt tension as necessary.
Adjust Drive Belt Tension
Notice Before adjusting drive belt tension, be sure the rear axle is properly aligned (see “Align Rear
Wheel” page 80).
1. Remove and discard the rear axle cotter pin. Loosen the rear axle castle nut and the rear axle adjuster
jam nuts.
2. Turn both rear axle adjusters an equal amount until the drive belt tension is correct (see “Check Drive
Belt Tension,” page 78), making sure the adjusters are firmly seated against the axle spacers.
3. Tighten the adjuster jam nuts.
Torque: 12 ft--lbs (16 Nm)
4. Tighten the rear axle castle nut.
Torque: 65 ft--lbs (88 Nm)
5. Recheck drive belt tension, and install a new rear axle cotter pin.