2008 Polaris 700 RMK Owners Manual - Page 101

2008 Polaris 700 RMK Manual

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MAINTENANCE Clutch System Drive Belt Removal CAUTION Do not attempt to remove the drive belt after operating in reverse. The snowmobile must be stopped after forward motion to prevent damage to components during belt removal. 1. Stop the engine after operating in a forward motion. NOTE: For easier accessibility, make sure the clutch tool access hole is visible between the 11:00 and 2:00 positions of the clutch sheave. 2. Turn the ignition key off. Wait for the engine to come to a complete stop. 3. Lock the parking brake. 4. Open the hood. 5. Remove the left side panel. 6. Locate the L-wrench in the tool kit. Install the wrench into the open threaded access hole in the outer sheave of the clutch. 7. Turn the wrench clockwise until the sheaves open far enough to remove the belt. Access Hole 11:00 2:00 98

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MAINTENANCE
Clutch System
Drive Belt Removal
1.
Stop the engine after operating in a forward motion.
NOTE:
For easier accessibility, make sure the clutch tool access hole is visible
between the 11:00 and 2:00 positions of the clutch sheave.
2.
Turn the ignition key off.
Wait for the engine to come
to a complete stop.
3.
Lock the parking brake.
4.
Open the hood.
5.
Remove the left side panel.
6.
Locate the L-wrench in the
tool kit. Install the wrench
into the open threaded access
hole in the outer sheave of
the clutch.
7.
Turn the wrench clockwise
until the sheaves open far
enough to remove the belt.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the drive belt after operating in reverse. The snow-
mobile must be stopped after forward motion to prevent damage to compo-
nents during belt removal.
11:00
2:00
Access Hole