Maintenance, Clutch system n – Polaris 440 IQ User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Clutch System
n

Drive Belt Condition

Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt, and

always carry a spare belt. For improved drive-away during extremely

cold temperatures, remove the belt and warm it to room temperature.

Reinstall it before starting the snowmobile.

Drive Belt Removal

1. Stop the engine. Apply the brake (or lock the parking brake if

equipped).

2. Open the hood, remove the clutch guard retaining pin and open the

clutch guard.

3. Locate the L-wrench in the tool kit and install it into the open

threaded hole in the outer sheave of the clutch. Rotate the wrench

until the sheaves open far enough to remove the belt.

Drive Belt Installation

1. Drop the drive belt over the

drive clutch and pull back the

slack (A).

NOTE: To ensure satisfactory belt

life, install belts so they

operate in the same

direction of rotation by

positioning the

identification numbers so

that you can read them. If

required, separate the

sheaves as outlined in the

belt removal procedures.

2. Rotate the L-wrench to tighten

the sheaves. Remove the

wrench and store in the tool kit.

3. Close the clutch guard and

reinstall the retaining pin.

4. Close and secure the hood and

release the parking brake.

A

B

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