Ski-Doo MX Zx 600 RS, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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1. Retaining rod
Position rear portion of belt guard over
retainer and secure it using retaining
pin.
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1. Retaining pin
Drive Belt
Drive Belt Inspection
Inspect belt for cracks, fraying or ab-
normal wear (uneven wear, wear on
one side, missing cogs, cracked fab-
ric). If abnormal wear is noted, prob-
able cause could be excessive RPM
with frozen track, fast starts with-
out warm-up period, burred or rusty
sheave, oil on belt or distorted spare
belt. Contact an authorized Ski-Doo
dealer.
Drive Belt Replacement
Drive Belt Removal
1. Remove tether cord cap.
Open LH side panel, refer to
BODY
.
2. Remove belt guard, refer to
BELT
GUARD REMOVAL
.
3. Insert the drive belt installer/re-
mover provided in the tool box in
the threaded hole on the adjuster
hub.
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DRIVE BELT INSTALLER/REMOVER TOOL
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4. Open the driven pulley by screwing
the tool in.
5. Remove the belt by slipping it over
the top of the driven pulley, then
over the drive pulley.
Drive Belt Installation
The drive belt deflection must be
checked every time a new drive belt
is installed and should be rechecked
after 50 km (30 mi). Refer to
DRIVE
BELT ADJUSTMENT
below.
NOTE: The maximum drive belt life
span is obtained when the arrow on
the drive belt is directed toward the
front of the vehicle. This will ensure
that correct direction of rotation is re-
spected.
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