BRP Spyder RT - Drive Belt

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Drive Belt
Visually inspect belt alignment and
condition before each ride.
Belt alignment and deflection adjust-
ment should always be performed by
an authorized Can-Am roadster dealer
accordingtothe
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
.
Drive Belt Alignment
The gap between the belt and the
sprocket internal flange should be
a minimum of 0.5 mm (.02 in). If
belt goes beyond the outside edge
of sprocket, have the belt properly
aligned by an authorized Can-Am road-
ster dealer as soon as possible.
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BELT ALIGNMENT
1. Rear sprocket teeth
2. Belt
3. Sprocket internal flange
4. Proper belt alignment
5. Belt exceeding external edge – hav
e aligned
A. MIN. 0.5 mm (.02 in)
Drive Belt Wear
Inspect the drive belt with the vehicle
in neutral, engine off, on a level surface
with plenty of room — you will have to
roll the vehicle forward or backward to
see the full length of the belt.
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DRIVE BELT SURFACES
1. Outer surface
2. Teethsidesurface
3. Tooth
Inspect for the following conditions:
WEAR CONDITION
REQUIRED
ACTION
Good condition
None
Hairline cracks
Monitor
condition
Minor chipping
Monitor
condition
Opened cracks
Replace belt
Hook wear
Replace belt
Missing teeth
Replace belt
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