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1. Choose an area sufficiently large to
safely accelerate to 30-40 mph and
to brake to a stop.
NOTE: This procedure can also be
accomplished using a shielded jack
stand.
2. Accelerate to 30-40 mph; then com-
press brake lever to decelerate to a stop.
NOTE: Lightly apply the brake
lever to come to an easy stop; do not
over-apply brakes or “lock up” the
track.
3. Repeat procedure 10-15 times
allowing some cooling between
stops.
NOTE: Do not repeat too soon or
too aggressively as to get the brake
disc “red hot.”
NOTE: This procedure stabilizes
the pad material and extends the life
of the pads.
Drive Belt
The drive belt transfers power from the
drive clutch to the driven clutch. If the
belt is worn, cracked, or stretched, maxi-
mum power will not be transmitted and
the belt could also fail and therefore must
be replaced. Periodic checks (at least
once a month under normal usage) of two
drive belt specifications are essential.
1. Measure the outside circumference
of the drive belt. The belt should be
within the recommended range in
circumference (see appropriate spec-
ifications sheet).
2. Measure the outside width of the
drive belt. The belt should be within
the recommended range in width.
3. Check the belt for cracking, fraying, etc.
If any of the specifications or conditions
are unsatisfactory, replace the drive belt.
NOTE: Drive belts should be pur-
chased from an authorized Arctic
Cat Snowmobile dealer, as Arctic Cat
drive belts are made to exact specifi-
cations and of quality material. Belts
made by other manufacturers may
not be of the same specifications or
quality and, therefore, usage could
result in poor performance and pre-
mature belt failure.
NOTE: Before starting the snowmo-
bile in extremely cold temperatures,
the drive belt should be removed and
warmed up to room temperature.
Once the drive belt is at room temper-
ature, install the drive belt.
Also, new drive belts have a break-in
period of approximately 25 miles. After
installing a new drive belt, drive the
snowmobile for 25 miles at 3/4 throttle or
less. By revving the engine up and down
(but not exceeding 60 mph), the exposed
cord on the side of a new belt will be
worn down. This allows the drive belt to
gain its optimum flexibility and will
extend drive belt life.
Checking/Adjusting Drive
Belt Deflection
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The drive belt must have the proper fit in
the drive clutch and driven clutch. To
check for proper drive belt fit, use the
following procedure.
1. Place a straightedge on the top of the
drive belt. The straightedge should
reach from the drive clutch to the top
of the driven clutch.
! WARNING
Do not attempt sudden stops or put
yourself into a situation where a sud-
den stop will be required until the
brake pads are properly burnished.
CAUTION
Never run the engine with the drive
belt removed. Excessive revving of the
engine could result in serious engine
damage and drive clutch failure.
