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Removing Drive Belt
NOTE: Changing a drive belt can
be done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
1. Turn ignition key to the OFF posi-
tion and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Set the brake lever lock.
3. Open the left-side access panel; then
remove the belt guard.
4. Remove the cap screw, lock washer,
washer, and sheave adjuster from the
end of the driven pulley.
NOTE: Assure that the shims and
O-ring are not removed from the
adjuster.
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5. Remove the cap screw (w/lock
washer and washer) from the
adjuster, remove the washer and
lock washer from the cap screw, turn
the adjuster around (reverse it), and
insert the cap screw into the adjuster.
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6. Install the sheave adjuster and cap
screw onto the driven pulley; then
tighten the cap screw until the mov-
able sheave opens far enough to
allow the belt to be removed.
NOTE: Before installing the drive
belt, use a suitable cleaning solvent
to thoroughly clean the sheaves.
7. Remove the drive belt from the
driven pulley first; then from the
drive clutch.
Installing Drive Belt
NOTE: If a new drive belt is being
installed, see Drive Belt Break-In
sub-section in the General Infor-
mation section.
1. Place the drive belt (so the part num-
ber can be read) between the sheaves
of the drive clutch first; then between
the sheaves of the driven pulley.
2. Remove the sheave adjuster and install
it in its original position (beveled side
out); then install the cap screw, lock
washer, washer, and sheave adjuster
back into the driven pulley. Tighten the
cap screw to 32 ft-lb.
3. Install the belt guard; then close the
left-side access panel.
4. Release the brake lever lock.
CAUTION
Do not apply Loctite to the driven
pulley cap screw or component
damage may occur.
! WARNING
Never operate the snowmobile with-
out the belt guard/access panel
secured in place.
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