2006 Polaris Hammer Owners Manual - Page 93
2006 Polaris Hammer Manual
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MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Check Drive Belt Tension 2. Position the small O-ring on the belt tension gauge directly over the 10 lbs. mark on the plunger as shown. 3. Place a tape measure or rule next to the drive belt as shown. 4. Place the base of the tension gauge bracket squarely against the lower strand of the drive belt halfway between the front and rear drive sprockets. Use the tape measure or ruler and record the position of the base of the tension gauge bracket. This position represents zero force. 5. Push the plunger upward until the small O-ring touches the tension gauge body. Make sure the tension gauge is seated squarely against the drive belt, and record the position of the base of the tension gauge bracket. This position represents 10 lbs. force. 6. Calculate the difference between the zero force position and the 10 lbs. force position you recorded. The difference should be: 3 2 3. Rule 1 1. Drive Belt 2. Belt Tension Gauge 15/32 inch ± 1/64 inch (12.0 mm ± .5mm) 7. Adjust belt tension as necessary. See page 89. 88