Arctic Cat PANTERA 7000 2015, Operator'S Manual

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2. Install the cap screw, lock washer,
washer, and sheave adjuster back into
the driven clutch. Tighten the cap
screw (apply a few drops of blue Loc-
tite #243 to the threads) to 20 ft-lb.
3. Install the left-side access panel.
4. Release the brake lever lock.
Removing Drive Belt (ZR
4000 RR)
1. Set the brake lever lock; then
remove the left-side access panel.
2. Using Drive Belt Deflection Tool (p/
n 0644-424), thread the tool clock-
wise into the driven clutch until the
movable sheave opens far enough to
removing the drive belt.
743-067B
Installing Drive Belt (ZR
4000 RR)
1. Place the belt (so the part number
can be read) between the sheaves of
the drive clutch.
2. With the sheaves fully apart, roll the
belt over the stationary sheave.
3. With the drive belt properly posi-
tioned in the drive clutch and driven
clutch, turn the belt tool counter-
clockwise, release the brake lever
lock, and roll the belt back and forth
to allow the driven clutch sheaves to
fully close.
4. After the belt is installed properly,
install the left-side access panel.
Checking/Adjusting
Deflection (ZR 4000
RR)
Drive belt length, condition, and deflec-
tion are all important for peak perfor-
mance. To check and adjust drive belt
deflection, use the following procedure.
1. With the engine off; remove the left-
side access panel.
2. Make sure the drive belt is sitting at
the top of the driven clutch sheaves.
3. 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.
4. Using a stiff ruler centered between
the drive clutch and driven clutch,
push down on the drive belt just
enough to remove all slack and note
the amount of deflection. The
deflection should be approximately
15.9-22.2 mm (5/8-7/8 in.).
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NOTE: The amount of deflection
should be experimented with or
tested to obtain best start-line per-
formance.

NOTE: Push down on the belt with
the ruler only until the bottom of the
belt flexes upward; then read the
amount of deflection.
5. To correct drive belt deflection,
loosen the jam nut on the belt width
adjuster on the stationary sheave.
6. Using an Allen wrench, adjust the
set screw as needed.

NOTE: Turning the set screw
clockwise increases distance
between the sheaves (increases belt
deflection measurement); turning
the set screw counterclockwise
decreases distance between the
sheaves (decreases belt deflection
measurement).
! WARNING
Never operate the snowmobile with-
out the belt guard/access panel
secured in place.