9928487 R01 - 2018 RANGER XP 1000 Service Manual
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3. Rotate the clutch cover back and lift up and over the
control arm mounting
w
.
NOTE
Use care when lifting clutch cover upwards. Do not
damage cover, intake boot, or electrical harness.
4. Pull clutch cover out towards the rear of the vehicle
as shown.
5. Mark the drive belt direction of rotation so that it can
be installed in the same direction.
6. Insert clutch spreader tool
e
into threaded hole on
driven clutch as shown and turn clockwise to spread
clutch.
NOTE
Clutch spreader tool part number 2875911 is found in
vehicle tool kit.
7. Walk the belt out of the driven clutch and drive clutch.
Remove the belt from the vehicle.
BELT INSPECTION
1.
Inspect belt for hour glassing (extreme circular wear
in at least one spot and on both sides of the belt).
Hour glassing occurs when the drive train does not
move and the drive clutch engages the belt.
2.
Inspect belt for loose cords, missing cogs, cracks,
abrasions, thin spots, or excessive wear. Compare
belt measurements with a new drive belt. Replace if
necessary.
3.
Belts with thin spots, burn marks, etc., should be
replaced to eliminate noise, vibration, or erratic PVT
operation. Refer to
chart at the end of this chapter for possible
causes.