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MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt, and
always carry a spare belt. For improved drive-away during extremely
cold temperatures, remove the belt and warm it to room temperature.
Reinstall it before starting the snowmobile.
Standard Belt Removal
1 Be sure the key switch i s off
and the engine has come to a
complete stop. Remove the
retaining pin and open the
clutch guard.
2 Apply brake (or lock parking
brake if equipped).
3 Grasp the belt firmly
midway between the clutches
and pull upward and
rearward. Remove the belt.
Electronic Reverse Belt Removal
1 Remove ONE of the three
belt tension adjuster bolts
(A) and store it i n a safe
place.
2 Locate the 1 1/2” bolt from
the tool kit and install it in
the empty tensioner hole. As
this bolt is tightened, it will
open the sheaves, loosening
the belt to t he point where it
can be easily removed.
3 Grasp the belt firmly midway between the clutches and pull
upward and rearward. Remove the belt.
4 If a belt is not going to be immediately reinstalled, reinstall the
tensioner bolt and store the 1 1/2” bolt in the tool kit of t he
machine.
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