2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EFI EPS Service Manual, Page 182Get this manual
CLUTCHING (PVT) Belt Inspection
1Inspect 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 beltInspect belt for loose cords, missing cogs, cracks, abrasions, thin spots, or excessive wearCompare belt measurements with new drive beltReplace if necessaryBelts with thin spots, burn marks, etc should be replaced to eliminate noise, vibration, or erratic PVT operationSee the Troubleshooting Chart at the end of this chapter for possible causes345Rotate the driven sheave and walk the belt into the driven clutchReplace the outer PVT cover sealReinstall outer PVT cover and secure with screwsTorque screws to specification=T
Outer PVT Cover Screws: 45-50 inlbs(5-5.6 Nm) 6Reinstall the lower left-hand frame support and torque bolts to specificationBelt Installation
1If the Belt Removal Tool was removed without the belt installed, you must rotate the clutch and insert the tool at the o'clock position7