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3. To correct drive belt deflection,
remove the sheave adjuster from the
pulley, remove or add shim washers to
the adjuster, and install the adjuster.
NOTE: Adding shim washers will
decrease belt deflection and remov-
ing shim washers will increase belt
deflection. Available shim washers
from Arctic Cat are p/n 0648-714
(0.090 in.) - one included in the tool
kit, p/n 0648-715 (0.030 in.), and p/n
0648-716 (0.060 in.).
NOTE: Removing/adding shim
washers may be done by the snow-
mobile owner if qualified to do so. If
the owner does not feel qualified,
take the snowmobile to an autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
for this service. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the snow-
mobile owner.
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 position
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.
CAUTION
Do not apply Loctite to the driven
pulley cap screw or component
damage may occur.
