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+ 93 MAINTENANCE General Maintenance Drive Belt Condition Periodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt, and always carry a spare. Inspect the belt for signs of excessive wear: frayed edges, missing cogs, cracks and excessive looseness. Replace the belt if any of these conditions exist. See Drive Belt Troubleshooting on page 113. the belt and warm it to room temperature. Reinstall it before starting the snowmobile. 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. complete stop. 3. Lock the parking brake. panel. 6. Locate the L-wrench in the tool kit. Install the wrench into the open threaded hole in the outer sheave of the clutch (+). 7. Turn the wrench clockwise until the sheaves open far enough to remove the belt. |