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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Belt Replacement / Debris Removal

If a belt fails, always clean any debris from the PVT ducting and from the clutch and engine compartments when replacing the belt.

WARNING
Failure to remove ALL debris when replacing the belt could result in vehicle damage, loss of control and severe injury or death.

  1. Allow hot components to cool before performing this procedure.

  2. Remove the engine access panel and thoroughly clean all debris from the aluminum debris bracket 1 and from the engine compartment.

  3. Remove the PVT intake bracket fastener.

  4. Loosen the PVT duct clamp fastener.

  5. Remove the PVT duct and position it out of the way.

  6. Remove the clutch cover screws and open the clutch cover. (It does not have to be removed from the vehicle.) Remove all debris wrapped in and around the PVT system.

    TIP
    Use the shock/clutch tool from the tool kit to slightly open the sheaves to aid in debris removal and belt installation.

    Insert hooked end of tool Apply force to opposite end of tool to spread sheaves

  7. Remove all debris from the entire clutch air duct passage 2.

  8. Check for signs of damage to seals on the transmission and engine. If any seals appear to be damaged, your vehicle requires prompt service. Your POLARIS dealer or other qualified person can assist.

    TIP
    Belt slip is responsible for creating excessive heat that destroys belts, wears clutch components and causes outer clutch covers to fail. Switch to low range while operating at slower speeds to extend the life of the PVT components (belt, cover, etc.)
Parent topic: POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System