2004 Polaris Sportsman 600/700 Service Manual, Page 140Get this manual
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PVT OPERATION OVERVIEW
"" WARNING All PVT maintenance or repairs should be performed only by certified Polaris Master Service Dealer (MSD) technician who has received the proper training and understands the procedures outlined in this manualBecause of the critical nature and precision balance Incorporated Into the PVT components, it is absolutely essential that no disassembly or repair be made without factory authorized specia tools and service proceduresThe Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT) consists of three major assemblies: 1) The Drive Clutch; 2) Th Driven Clutch; and 3) The Drive BeltTh internal components of the drive clutch and driven clutch control engagement (initial vehicle movement), clutch upshift and backshift During the development of Polaris ATV, the PVT system is matched first to the engine power curve; th en to averag riding conditions and the vehicles intended usageThereforemodifications or variations of components at random are never recommendedProper clutch setup and careful inspection of existing components must be the primary objective when troubleshooting and tun ing