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IMPORTANT

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Belt Tightening

  1. Install belt adjust tool 4 onto cover mounting stud.

  2. Push belt adjustment tool 4 down to set belt tension.

    NOTICE
    Make sure belt tool is pushing on idler mount and not the pulley.

  3. To check belt tension, make sure the bike is in neutral and the brake is released. Apply 10 pounds of tension to the belt in the position indicated by the arrow and measure deflection. Adjust as necessary.

    MEASUREMENT

    Belt Deflection (Inspection)

    0.25–0.5 in (6.35–12.7 mm)

    New Belt Install Specification

    0.18–0.20 (4.6-5.1 mm) Deflection

    Used Belt Install Specification

    0.25–0.30 in (6.4-7.6 mm) Deflection

  4. Torque the idler nut 3 to specification.
    TORQUE

    Idler Nut 3

    44 ft-lbs (60 N·m)

  5. Install the Quick Drive cover 1. Install five nuts 2. Torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Cover Nuts

    18.4 ft-lbs (25 N·m)

Parent topic: Quick Drive Belt Inspection, Adjustment, & Replacement