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Also, new drive belts have a break-in
period of approximately 40 km (25 miles).
After installing a new drive belt, drive the
snowmobile for 40 km (25 miles) at 3/4
throttle or less. By revving the engine up
and down (but not exceeding 97 km/h [60
mph]), the exposed cord on the side of a
new belt will be worn down. This allows
the drive belt to gain its optimum flexibil-
ity and will extend drive belt life.
Removing Drive Belt
NOTE: Changing a drive belt can
be done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow-
mobile dealer for this service. This
service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
1. Place the snowmobile on a level sur-
face and engage the brake lever
lock.
2. Open the left-side access panel and
remove the belt guard assembly.
3. Rotate the driven clutch sliding
sheave clockwise (1); then push
towards the engine (2) so it will sep-
arate from the fixed sheave.
4. Remove the drive belt by pulling it
up and over the fixed sheave.
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Installing Drive Belt
NOTE: Before installing the drive
belt, use a suitable cleaning sol-
vent to thoroughly clean the
sheaves.
1. Open the left-side access panel.
2. Rotate the driven clutch sliding
sheave clockwise (1); then push
towards the engine (2) so it will sep-
arate from the fixed sheave.
3. Install the drive belt (3) between the
sheaves.
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4. Install the left-side access panel.
CAUTION
Never run the engine with the drive
belt removed. Excessive revving of
the engine could result in serious
engine damage and drive clutch fail-
ure.
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WARNING
Never operate the snowmobile without
the access panel secured in place.
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