2003 Polaris Deep Snow Snowmobiles Service Manual, Page 46Get this manual

2003 Polaris Deep Snow Snowmobiles Service Manual, Page 46

MAINTENANCE Drive Belt
WARNING

Inspect the condition of the drive beltInspect clutch sheaves for damage, wear, or belt residueClean with non-oil base cleaner such as isopropyl alcoholTo ensure belt life, install belts so they operate in the same direction of rotationPosition the identification numbers so that you can read them standing on left side of machineThis will keep the belt rotating in the same directionIf belt has been operated with numbers readable from right side of machine, re-install belt in this direction
Belt Removal
1Be sure key switch is off and engine has come to complete stopRemove the retaining pin and open the clutch guard2Apply brake (or lock parking brake if so equipped)3Grasp belt firmly midway between clutches and pull upward and rearward to open the driven clutch sheavesRemove the belt from the driven clutch and then from the drive clutchRemoval