Maintenance – Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Clutch System

Do not lubricate clutch bushings. The bushings in the weights and rollers of Polaris

clutches are made of a material which may be damaged if lubricated. Clean clutch

sheaves periodically to maintain optimum performance.

WARNING

All clutch maintenance and repairs

must be performed by an authorized

Polaris servicing dealer. Any unau-

thorized modifications to clutches,

such as adding or removing weights

will void the warranty.

If you become aware of higher than

normal engagement, an unusual

vibration, or an unusual shift pattern,

contact your dealer immediately. Do

not operate the machine until correc-

tions have been made.

Clutch Alignment and Offset

The primary drive belt is a very impor-

tant part of the drive train. Proper ad-

justment of the two clutches (torque

converter assembly) is necessary to

obtain proper belt life. The informa-

tion on this page is most important in

maintaining proper tolerances. If you

desire more information, consult your

dealer.

The recommended offset between the drive and driven clutches with the belt re-

moved is found on the Owner’s Manual Specification Supplement.

Clutch center distance and alignment are crucial in maintaining optimum perfor-

mance. The drive belt is a very important part of the drive system. Belt to sheave

clearance in the drive clutch should be kept at a minimum. With a new belt, the

least amount of clearance will provide the best throttle response. See your dealer

for adjustments. Belt width and length must match the center distance of the

clutches and sheave width of the drive clutch. For this reason, Polaris recom-

mends that only O.E.M. belts be used. Other belts may match the dimensions, but

can drastically change the shift pattern, resulting in poor performance characteris-

tics.

NOTE: A worn belt will continue to function, but will not deliver maximum perfor-

mance. Always carry a spare belt in case of an emergency. Belt removal and

installation are covered on page 80.

Clutch Alignment

See Owner’s

Manual Specifica-

tion Supplement for

specification