Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Instruction - part 27

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Instruction - part 27

 

 

108

MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

Clutch System

Periodically inspect clutch sheaves for damage, wear or belt residue.  To 

maintain optimum performance, clean with non-oil based cleaners such 

as isopropyl alcohol. 

Clutch Alignment Offset

Clutch alignment offset is important for maintaining optimum perfor-

mance. See your dealer for service and adjustments. A special tool is 

required to check for proper alignment.

Clutch Center Distance

See your Owner's Manual Supplement for recommended center distance 

for your machine.  If adjustment is necessary, see your dealer.

WARNING

If you become aware of higher than normal clutch engagement or an unusual 

vibration or shift pattern, see your dealer immediately.  Do not operate the 

machine until repairs have been made. 
All clutch maintenance and repairs must be performed by an authorized 

Polaris dealer.  Any unauthorized modifications to clutches, such as adding 

or removing weights, will void the warranty.

CAUTION

The bushings in the weights and rollers of Polaris clutches are made of a 

material that may be damaged if lubricated.  Do not lubricate clutch bushings.

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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 

130.

For improved drive-away during extremely cold temperatures, remove 

the belt and warm it to room temperature.  Reinstall it before starting the 

snowmobile.

Drive Belt Removal 

1. Stop the engine after operat-

ing in a forward motion.

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 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.

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General Maintenance

Drive Belt Installation

1. Drop the drive belt over the 

drive clutch and pull back the 

slack. 

NOTE: To ensure satisfactory 

belt life, install belts so 

they operate in the same 

direction of rotation by 

positioning the identifica-

tion numbers so that you 

can read them.  If 

required, separate the 

sheaves as outlined in 

the belt removal proce-

dures.

2. Rotate the L-wrench counter-clockwise to tighten the sheaves while 

working the belt to the outer edge of the sheaves.

3. Remove the wrench and store it in the tool kit.
4. Reinstall the side panel.
5. Close and secure the hood.

Drive Belt

Belt width and length must match the center distance of the clutches and 

sheave width of the drive clutch.  Polaris recommends the use of O.E.M. 

belts.  Other belts may match the dimensions, but can drastically change 

the shift pattern, resulting in poor performance.  

NOTE: A worn belt will continue to function, but will not deliver maxi-

mum performance.  Always carry a spare belt in case of an 

emergency.

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Drive Belt Deflection

Measure belt deflection with 

both clutches at rest and in 

their full neutral position.

Place a straight edge (1) on the 

belt and apply downward pres-

sure while measuring at point 

2. This measurement should be 

1 1/4I (3.2 cm).

Drive Belt Adjustment

TEAM Clutch
1. Loosen the 7/16I jam nut on the belt width adjuster.
2. Using a 1/8I Allen wrench, adjust the threaded set screw as needed.

NOTE: Turn the set screw in (clockwise) to increase the distance 

between the sheaves and out (counterclockwise) to decrease 

the distance.

3. Tighten the jam nut.

Torque Stop

Periodically check torque stop clearance.  With clutches in proper align-

ment, the clearance should be .010I-.030I (.25-.75mm) from the engine 

case.  Adjust if necessary.  Lock the jam nut.

1

2

.010-.030

I

(.25-.75 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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