2006 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 92

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Drive Belt Check Drive Belt Condition MAINTENANCE NOT attempt to check belt tension if the belt has been exposed to rain or washing within a 24 hour period or if the belt is hot from riding. Allow the belt to cool down to ambient temperature before measuring belt tension. Replace drive belt and both sprockets as a set if drive belt has over 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of service at the time of damage or failure. Replace the drive belt if it is cracked or has broken teeth or frayed edges. No matter its condition, the drive belt should be replaced at periodic intervals (see the VICTORY Service Manual or an authorized VICTORY dealer). DO Check Drive Belt Tension This procedure involves using the belt tension gauge, part no. PV-43532, which is designed specifically for measuring drive belt tension. Before beginning this procedure: S Make sure the drive belt is dry and at room temperature. S Make sure the rear suspension is properly adjusted (see Adjust Rear Shock Absorber, page 93). 1. Place the transmission in Neutral and lift the rear wheel off the ground with an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel placed securely under the frame. 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Belt Tension Gauge Small O-Ring Base Plunger 1 2 4 WARNING Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls. 87

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87
MAINTENANCE
Drive Belt
Check Drive Belt Condition
Replace the drive belt if it is cracked or has broken teeth or frayed edges. No matter its condition, the drive belt
should be replaced at periodic intervals (see the
VICTORY Service Manual
or an authorized VICTORY dealer).
DO
NOT attempt to check belt tension if the belt has been exposed to rain or washing within a 24 hour period or if the belt is hot
from riding. Allow the belt to cool down to ambient temperature before measuring belt tension. Replace drive belt and both
sprockets as a set if drive belt has over 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of service at the time of damage or failure.
Check Drive Belt Tension
This procedure involves using the belt tension gauge, part no. PV-43532,
which is designed specifically for measuring drive belt tension.
Before beginning this procedure:
S
Make sure the drive belt is dry and at room temperature.
S
Make sure the rear suspension is properly adjusted (see Adjust Rear
Shock Absorber, page 93).
1.
Place the transmission in Neutral and lift the rear wheel off the ground
with an appropriate motorcycle lift or a block of wood or steel placed
securely under the frame.
Care should be taken to be sure the motorcycle will not tip or fall while elevated. Severe personal
injury or death may occur if the motorcycle tips or falls.
WARNING
1. Belt Tension Gauge
2. Small O-Ring
3. Base
4. Plunger
1
2
3
4