Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 106)

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MAINTENANCE
Air Conditioning (If Applicable)
Belt Adjustment
Check the air conditioning belt at the correct service interval
as outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on
page 78.
1. Stop the machine on a flat level surface. Put the gear selec-
tor in Park, stop the engine and exit the vehicle. See page
41.
2. Raise the cargo box. See page 62.
3. Remove the three bolts
(Item 1) and remove the
shield (Item 2).
4. The belt tension is correct
with 5/16 - 1/2 in (7 - 10
mm) of belt deflection at
the mid span (Item 3) of
the belt, when 20 lb (89
N) is applied to the belt.
5. If the belt tension is not
correct, loosen the
mounting bolt (Item 4)
and adjustment bolt
(Item 5).
6. Move the top of the
compressor to tighten
the belt.
7. Tighten the mounting
and adjustment bolts
(Item 4 and 5). Tighten
bolt (Item 4) to 15 ft-lb
(20 Nm) and tighten bolt (Item 5) to 28 ft-lb (38 Nm)
torque.
8. Install the shield (Item 2) and three bolts (item 1).
9. Lower the cargo box. See page 62.
Belt Replacement
Loosen the mounting and adjustment bolts (Item 4 and 5) and
move the compressor toward the engine. Remove the belt.
Install the new belt and adjust as shown under Belt Adjust-
ment.
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1
1
3
5
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