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

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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1. Arrow pointing the front of vehicle
1. If necessary, open the driven pul-
ley, refer to
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
above.
2. Set drive belt in the drive pulley then
in the driven pulley starting from the
bottom.
NOTICE
Do not force or use tools
to pry the belt into place, as this
could cut or break the cords in the
belt.
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3. Unscrew and remove the drive belt
installer/remover tool.
4. Rotate the driven pulley several
times to properly set the belt be-
tween the sheaves.
5. Install belt guard, refer to DRIVE
BELT GUARD INSTALLATION
.
6. Close side panel, refer to
BODY
.
Drive Belt Adjustment
Drive belt adjustment must be per-
formed every time a new belt is in-
stalled.
To adjust the drive belt, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Remove the tether cord cap.
2. Open LH side panel, refer to
BODY
.
3. Remove belt guard, refer to
DRIVE
BELT GUARD REMOVAL
.
4. Keep the set screw from turning
using a 1/8 inch Allen wrench and
loosen the lock nut using a 7/16 in
open wrench.
5. Turn the set screw 1/4 turn at a time
then rotate the driven pulley to prop-
erly set the belt between the pulley
sheaves. Measure belt deflection
using a straight edge and the TEN-
SIOMETER (P/N 414 348 200) as
explained below.
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6. Repeat until the right belt deflection
is reached.
NOTE: Turn the set screw clockwise
to increase the distance between the
sheaves and counterclockwise to de-
crease the distance.
7. Tighten the lock nut after the belt ad-
justment has been made.
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