2004 Skidoo ZX Series Service Manual, Page 407Get this manual
Section 08 TRANSMISSION Subsection 03 (DRIVEN PULLEY)
Install slider shoes as per following photoRed slider shoes are being used for reverse and black ones for forward
ADJUSTMENT
V 1004 Engine Equipped Models
7, Spring
General It is usual to experience spring setting during breaking period of new springThe factory spring preload is slightly higher (about kg (2 lb)) to compensate for spring settingSpecifications in TECHNICAL DATA are applicable after break-in period (about 10 hours of use)Spring Torsional Pre-Load To check spring pre-load adjustment, use fish scaleRemove drive beltPreventing fixed half from turning, pull sliding half with the fish scale perpendicularly with pulley axleTake 1st measurement when sliding half begins to turnRotate sliding half to 10 mm (38 in) of rotationHold fish scale at this positionSlowly release tension from fish scale and take nd measurement when sliding half begins to returnSpring pre-load is the average measurement between these 21st measurement(when opening) 3.8 kg (8.4 lb) (when opening) 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) (when closing) 3.6 kg (8 lb) Actual spring pre-load 2nd measurement (when closing)Spring pre-load