Polaris 2001 High-Performance Snowmobile Service Manual (PN 9916690), Page 212Get this manual
CLUTCHING 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 page3There 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
1Loosen all engine mounting bolts2Adjust engine torque stop until clutches are in proper alignment3Tighten engine mounts securely4Recheck both clutch offset and alignment5Verify proper torque stop adjustment