Maintenance, Drive belt tension overview – Polaris 2009 Victory Victory Vision User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Drive Belt Tension Overview

On new drive systems or belt, adjust belt tension

after the first 500 miles (800 km). Adjust tension

at each tire change thereafter.
This procedure involves using the belt tension

gauge, part no. PV-43532, which is designed

specifically for measuring drive belt tension. (You

can also use a Sonic Tension Meter if available).
Before you begin:

Make sure the drive system is clean, dry, and

at room temperature (belt and sprockets).

Be sure suspension is properly adjusted.

Belt tension must be adjusted at the tightest
spot.

1. Tension Gauge Body
2. Support Base

3. Small O-Ring
4. Plunger

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