Maintenance, General maintenance, Caution – Polaris 600 Fusion User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

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Drive Belt Condition

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

always carry a spare. Inspect the belt for signs of excessive wear: frayed

edges, missing cogs, cracks and excessive looseness. Replace the belt if

any of these conditions exist. See Drive Belt Troubleshooting on page

130.

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 after operat-

ing in a forward motion.

2. Turn the ignition key off.

Wait for the engine to come

to a complete stop.

3. Lock the parking brake.
4. Open the hood.
5. Remove the left side panel.
6. Locate the L-wrench in the

tool kit. Install the wrench

into the open threaded hole in the outer sheave of the clutch (

✪).

7. Turn the wrench clockwise until the sheaves open far enough to

remove the belt.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the drive belt after operating in reverse. The snow-

mobile must be stopped after forward motion to prevent damage to compo-

nents during belt removal.

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