Polaris 2004 Victory Vegas - Manual (Page 91)

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MAINTENANCE
Drive Belt
Check Drive Belt Tension
2. Position the small O-ring on the belt tension gauge directly over
the 10 lbs. mark on the plunger as shown.
3. Place a tape measure or rule next to the drive belt as shown.
4. Place the base of the tension gauge bracket squarely against the
lower strand of the drive belt halfway between the front and rear
drive sprockets. Use the tape measure or ruler and record the
position of the base of the tension gauge bracket. This position
represents zero force.
5. Push the plunger upward until the small O-ring touches the
tension gauge body. Make sure the tension gauge is seated
squarely against the drive belt, and record the position of the base
of the tension gauge bracket. This position represents 10 lbs.
force.
6. Calculate the difference between the zero force position and the
10 lbs. force position you recorded. The difference should be:
23/64 inch ± 1/64 inch (9.0 mm ± .5mm)
7. Adjust belt tension as necessary. See page 90.
1. Drive Belt
2. Belt Tension Gauge
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3. Rule