2016 Polaris Ranger XP 900 High Lifter Owners Manual - Page 82

2016 Polaris Ranger XP 900 High Lifter Manual

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MAINTENANCE POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System Belt Replacement/Debris Removal 9. Slide the front of the belt out from between the drive clutch and inner clutch cover to completely remove it. 10. Remove all debris wrapped in and around the PVT system. 11. Remove all debris from the entire clutch air duct passage. 12. 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.). Step 9 13. To install a belt, place one end of the belt over the driving clutch. Route the belt over the top of the driven clutch and down into the groove of the clutch to allow slack in the belt. Rotate the driven clutch by hand until the belt falls into place. 14. Reinstall the clutch cover in the reverse order of removal, fitting the top of the cover into place, then working the bottom of the cover over the suspension. 15. Install all clutch cover screws. Torque to 4-5 ft. lbs. (5.5-6.5 Nm). Remove ALL Debris Step 13 80

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MAINTENANCE
POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System
Belt Replacement/Debris Removal
9.
Slide the front of the belt out from
between the drive clutch and inner clutch
cover to completely remove it.
10.
Remove all debris wrapped in and
around the PVT system.
11.
Remove all debris from the entire clutch
air duct passage.
12.
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.).
13.
To install a belt, place one end of the belt
over the driving clutch. Route the belt
over the top of the driven clutch and
down into the groove of the clutch to
allow slack in the belt. Rotate the driven
clutch by hand until the belt falls into
place.
14.
Reinstall the clutch cover in the reverse
order of removal, fitting the top of the
cover into place, then working the
bottom of the cover over the
suspension.
15.
Install all clutch cover screws. Torque
to 4-5 ft. lbs. (5.5-6.5 Nm).
Step 9
Remove ALL Debris
Step 13