Polaris 2008 Victory Hammer - Manual (Page 92)

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MAINTENANCE
Drive Belt
Check Drive Belt Tension
Drive Belt Deflection (with 10 lbs. of force)
New drive systems (new belt & sprockets) 5mm +/-- 0.5mm (13/64″ +/-- 1/64″)
After 500 miles on drive system 6mm +/-- 0.5mm (15/64″ +/-- 1/64″)
The following data is provided for use with a Sonic Tension Meter. Follow the instructions provided with the meter.
Required Data Required Data
Span 658.3mm Tension (new belt) 50.6 Hz
Belt width 28mm Tension (after 500 miles) 48.3 Hz
Belt mass constant 7.9
Drive Belt Wear Analysis
Internal tooth cracks (hairline):
OK to run, but monitor condition
External tooth cracks:
Replace belt
Missing teeth:
Replace belt
Chipping (not serious):
OK to run, but monitor condition
Fuzzy edge cord:
OK to run, but monitor condition
Hook wear:
Replace belt
Stone damage:
Replace belt if damage is on edge
Bevel wear (outboard edge only):
OK to run, but monitor condition