Polaris 2002 Snowmobile, Owner'S Manual

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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 is 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 in 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 the 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 the
machine.
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