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NOTE: Drive belts should be pur-
chased from an authorized Yamaha
Snowmobile dealer, as Yamaha drive
belts are made to exact specifica-
tions and of quality material. Belts
made by other manufacturers may
not be of the same specifications or
quality and, therefore, usage could
result in poor performance and pre-
mature belt failure.
NOTE: Before starting the snowmo-
bile in extremely cold temperatures,
the drive belt should be removed and
warmed up to room temperature.
Once the drive belt is at room temper-
ature, install the drive belt.
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 qual-
ified to do so. If the owner does not
feel qualified, take the snowmobile to
an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile
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 solvent
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 failure.
! WARNING
Never operate the snowmobile without
the access panel secured in place.
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