2005-2007 Polaris Ranger 500 service manual, Page 185Get this manual
CLUTCHING NOTE: Belt is normally positioned so that part numbers are easily read The top edges have been trimmed on some drive beltsIt will be necessary to project the side profiles and measure from corner to corner Place straight edge on each side of the drive belt Place another straight edge on top of belt Measure the distance where the side straight edges intersect the top, as shown in the illustration below2Inspect belt for loose cords, missing cogs, cracks, abrasions, thin spots, or excessive wearReplace if necessaryInspect belt for hour glassing (extreme circular wear in at least one spot and on both sides of the belt)Hour glassing occurs when the drive train does not move and the drive clutch engages the belt3
To remove drive belt, put transmission in gear, apply brake, pull upward and rearward on belt to open driven clutch sheaves, pull out and down on belt to slip over the driven clutch outer sheave
Center Distance
Clutch Center Distance: 10".1-.05 (2542.5-1.3 mm) Belt Nominal Length: 40.860" 316 (103.8 cm .48 cm)