2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Owners Manual - Page 75

2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Manual

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MAINTENANCE POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System Belt Replacement/Debris Removal 3. Remove the clutch cover screws and open the clutch cover. (It does not have to be removed from the vehicle.) Remove all debris wrapped in and around the PVT system. Tip: Use the shock/clutch tool from the tool kit to slightly open the sheaves to aid in debris removal and belt installation. 4. Remove all debris from the entire clutch air duct passage. 5. Check for signs of damage to seals on the transmission and engine. If any seals appear to be damaged, your vehicle requires prompt service. Your POLARIS dealer can assist. Tip: Belt slip is responsible for creating excessive heat that destroys belts, wears clutch components and causes outer clutch covers to fail. Switch to low range while operating at slower speeds to extend the life of the PVT components (belt, cover, etc.). Insert hooked end of tool. Apply force to opposite end of tool to spread sheaves. Clutch Air Duct 73

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MAINTENANCE
POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System
Belt Replacement/Debris Removal
3.
Remove the clutch cover screws and
open the clutch cover. (It does not have
to be removed from the vehicle.)
Remove all debris wrapped in and
around the PVT system.
Tip:
Use the shock/clutch tool from the tool kit to
slightly open the sheaves to aid in debris
removal and belt installation.
4.
Remove all debris from the entire
clutch air duct passage.
5.
Check for signs of damage to seals on
the transmission and engine. If any
seals appear to be damaged, your
vehicle requires prompt service. Your
POLARIS dealer can assist.
Tip:
Belt slip is responsible for creating exces-
sive heat that destroys belts, wears clutch
components and causes outer clutch cov-
ers to fail. Switch to low range while operat-
ing at slower speeds to extend the life of
the PVT components (belt, cover, etc.).
Insert hooked
end of tool.
Apply force to opposite
end of tool to spread
sheaves.
Clutch Air Duct