2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Owners Manual - Page 94

2005 Polaris Frontier Touring Manual

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General Maintenance n Drive Belt Condition MAINTENANCE Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt, and always carry a spare. Inspect the belt for signs of excessive wear: frayed edges, missing cogs, cracks and excessive looseness. Replace the belt if any of these conditions exist. For improved drive-away during extremely cold temperatures, remove the belt and warm it to room temperature. Reinstall it before starting the snowmobile. Drive Belt Removal 1. Be sure the key switch is off and the engine has come to a complete stop. Apply the brake and lock the parking brake. 2. Open the hood, remove the clutch guard retaining pin and open the clutch guard. 3. Firmly grasp the belt midway between the clutches and pull upward and rearward to remove. See illustration. 91

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91
MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
n
Drive Belt Condition
Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt, and
always carry a spare. Inspect the belt for signs of excessive wear:
frayed edges, missing cogs, cracks and excessive looseness. Replace
the belt if any of these conditions exist.
For improved drive-away during extremely cold temperatures, remove
the belt and warm it to room temperature. Reinstall it before starting
the snowmobile.
Drive Belt Removal
1.
Be sure the key switch is off and the engine has come to a
complete stop. Apply the brake and lock the parking brake.
2.
Open the hood, remove the clutch guard retaining pin and open the
clutch guard.
3.
Firmly grasp the belt midway
between the clutches and pull
upward and rearward to remove.
See illustration.