Ski-Doo MX Z Iron Dog, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
4. Using the suspension adjustment
tool provided in the tool kit, turn
the ring 1/4 turn at a time then ro-
tate the driven pulley to properly set
the drive belt between the pulley
sheaves.
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1. Suspension adjustment tool
NOTE: The adjustment ring has left
hand treads.
Repeat step 4 until the lowest portion
of the cogs on the external surface of
drive belt is even with the driven pulley
edge.
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TYPICAL - PRELIMINARY SETTING
1. Lowest portion of cogs even with external
surface of drive belt
NOTE: Turning the ring counterclock-
wise lowers the drive belt in the pulley.
Turning the ring clockwise raises the
drive belt in the pulley.
5. Firmly tighten the clamping bolt. If
possible, tighten to specified torque
using a torque wrench.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Clamping bolt
5.5 N•m ± 0.5 N•m
(49 lbf• in ± 4 lbf• in )
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TYPICAL
1. Clamping bolt
6. Install drive belt guard.
7. Install side panel.
NOTE: These settings are correct as a
preliminary adjustment for most mod-
els. In some cases, when starting the
engine, the vehicle could creep, indi-
cating that the drive belt is too tight.
If the vehicle creeps, lower the drive
belt height from the preliminary set-
ting. Repeat procedure until creeping
stops.
Reverse Activation
NOTE: The reverse may not activate if
the belt is positioned too high in the
driven pulley.
If reverse activation
does not work properly, ensure the
drive belt is properly adjusted. Adjust
the drive belt lower in the driven pulley
if needed.
Drive Pulley
Drive Pulley Adjustment
WARNING
Remove tether cord cap from en-
gine cut-off switch before perform-
ing any adjustment. Vehicle must
be parked in a safe place, away
from the trail.
The drive pulley is factory calibrated to
transmit maximum engine power at a
predefined RPM. Factors such as am-
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