2003 Polaris Deep Snow Snowmobiles Service Manual, Page 206Get this manual
DRIVEDRIVEN CLUTCHES Clutch Alignment Inspection
NOTE:Drive clutches are purposely misaligned slightly forward to compensate for the engine shifting on it's mountsUnder load, the engine will pull back slightly so both clutches are in alignment1After clutch offset has been verified, inspect alignment2Install proper alignment tool, depending on type of clutch, as shown in Ill1 page 5.443There should be .060.090 (1.52.25 mm) gap between front of driven clutch and tool, with the tool just touching at the rearUp to .125 (3.1 mm) gap is acceptable in the front on new machines
Clutch Alignment Adjustment
12345Loosen all engine mounting boltsAdjust engine torque stop until clutches are in proper alignmentTighten engine mounts securelyRecheck both clutch offset and alignmentVerify proper torque stop adjustment