MAINTENANCE
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ACCESSORY BELT
(660 cc Models)
Arctic Cat recommends that the condi-
tion of the accessory belt be inspected
monthly.
Checking Belt Tension
1. Be sure ignition key is in the OFF
position.
2. On the standard models, remove
the air cleaner assembly; on the
turbo models, remove the inter-
cooler assembly.
3. Remove the bolts securing the
belt guard to the engine; then
remove the belt guard from the
engine compartment.
4. Inspect the belt for cracks, wear,
and proper tension.
5. Using the thumb, check the ten-
sion (tightness) of the belt by
pressing down on the belt near
mid-span. The maximum belt
deflection must not exceed 9 mm
(0.35 in.).
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Adjusting Belt Tension
1. Remove the bolts securing the
belt guard to the engine; then
remove the belt guard from the
engine compartment.
2. On the alternator, loosen, but do
not remove, the tension bolt (A)
and the pivot bolt (B).
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3. Insert a wooden pry bar (such as a
hammer handle) between the
engine and the alternator, pry the
alternator away from the engine,
and tighten the accessory belt.
4. When the accessory belt is ten-
sioned properly (see Accessory
Belt in this sub-section), tighten
the tension bolt (A) to 2.4 kg-m
(17 ft-lb).
5. Tighten the pivot bolt (B) to 5.1
kg-m (37 ft-lb).
6. Place the belt guard into position
and secure with the bolts.
7. On the standard models, install
the air cleaner assembly; on the
turbo models, install the inter-
cooler assembly.
! WARNING
DO NOT inspect the belt while the
engine is running. Contact with
the belt, pulleys, or other moving
parts may cause personal injury.
