Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Drive Belt

WARNING

Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt. Always carry a spare

belt. Inspect clutch sheaves for damage, wear, or belt residue. Clean with non-oil

base cleaner such as isopropyl alcohol.
To ensure satisfactory belt life, install belts so they operate in the same direction

of rotation. Position the identification numbers so that you can read them. This will

keep the belt rotating in the same direction.
For improved drive away during extreme cold temperatures, remove the belt and

warm it up to room temperature. Reinstall it before starting the vehicle.

Belt Removal - A

1. Be sure key switch is off and

engine has come to a complete

stop.

Remove the retaining

knob or pin and open the clutch

guard.

2. Apply brake (or lock parking

brake if so equipped).

3. Grasp

belt

firmly

midway

between clutches and pull

upward and rearward. Remove

the belt.

Belt Installation - B

1. Drop the drive belt over the

drive clutch and pull back the

slack.

Numbers should be

readable from right side of unit.

2. Turn

the

driven

clutch

moveable sheave clockwise

while at the same time pushing

inward and forcing the belt

down between the sheaves.

3. Hold the belt down between the

sheaves and roll the bottom

portion over the outer clutch

sheave. Once installed, be sure

to work the belt to the outer

edge of the sheave. Be sure to

release parking brake if applied.

4. Close the clutch guard and

reinstall the retaining knob or

pin.

B.1

B.3

A.3