2011 Polaris Cross Country Owners Manual - Page 67

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Maintenance Drive Belt Tension Adjustment 1. Move the wheel to the tight spot location determined previously. 2. Loosen the rear axle nut on the left side. 3. Turn each axle adjuster nut clockwise an equal amount to tighten the belt (reduce deflection) or an equal amount counterclockwise to loosen the belt (increase deflection). Tool: 13 mm deep socket 4. Tighten the rear axle nut. Torque: 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm) Adjuster Nut Axle Nut (hidden by swing arm) 5. Pump the rear brake pedal to re-set the pads against the brake disc. 6. Verify proper belt tension and wheel alignment. Drive Belt / Rear Wheel Alignment 1. Look at the alignment reference marks on each side of the swingarm and the marks on the axle plates to verify proper wheel alignment. Axle plate mark to reference mark alignment must be the same on both sides. 2. If the marks are not aligned, perform all steps of the Belt Tension Adjustment procedure. See page 63. 3. Before and after tightening the axle nut, verify proper belt tension and wheel alignment. Swing Arm Marks Axle Plate Marks Drive Belt Cleaning Cleaning the drive belt will maximize belt and sprocket life and minimize drive line noise. Clean the belt at every tire change. Clean the belt more often if riding in dirty, dusty or high debris environments. 1. Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with a cup of warm water. 2. Use a soft nylon brush to clean the belt and sprocket teeth with the soapy water. Clean well in corner areas where road debris and belt dust can collect. 3. Rinse the belt with clear water, then dry thoroughly. Tip: Do not inspect or adjust drive belt tension when the belt is wet. Improper adjustment will result. 63

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63
Maintenance
Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
1.
Move the wheel to the tight spot location
determined previously.
2.
Loosen the rear axle nut on the left side.
3.
Turn each axle adjuster nut
clockwise
an
equal amount to tighten the belt (reduce
deflection) or an equal amount
counter-
clockwise
to loosen the belt (increase deflec-
tion).
Tool:
13 mm deep socket
4.
Tighten the rear axle nut.
Torque:
65 ft-lbs (88 Nm)
5.
Pump the rear brake pedal to re-set the pads
against the brake disc.
6.
Verify proper belt tension and wheel alignment.
Drive Belt / Rear Wheel Alignment
1.
Look at the alignment reference
marks on each side of the swingarm
and the marks on the axle plates to
verify proper wheel alignment. Axle
plate mark to reference mark align-
ment must be the same on both sides.
2.
If the marks are not aligned, perform
all steps of the Belt Tension Adjust-
ment procedure. See page 63.
3.
Before and after tightening the axle
nut, verify proper belt tension and
wheel alignment.
Drive Belt Cleaning
Cleaning the drive belt will maximize belt and sprocket life and minimize drive line noise.
Clean the belt at every tire change. Clean the belt more often if riding in dirty, dusty or high
debris environments.
1.
Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with a cup of warm water.
2.
Use a soft nylon brush to clean the belt and sprocket teeth with the soapy water. Clean
well in corner areas where road debris and belt dust can collect.
3.
Rinse the belt with clear water, then dry thoroughly.
Tip:
Do not inspect or adjust drive belt tension when the belt is wet. Improper adjustment will result.
Axle Nut
(hidden by swing arm)
Adjuster Nut
Axle Plate
Marks
Swing Arm
Marks