2005 Ski-Doo RT Series Shop Manual, Page 199Get this manual
Section 06 DRIVE SYSTEM Subsection 01 (DRIVE BELT)
Wooden Stick and Spring Scale Method
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1Mark specified deflection
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Using spring scale and stick, apply specified force on drive belt halfway between pulleys as shown
DRIVEN PULLEY NOTCHES
Turn the adjustment ring up to one notch, tighten the screws, then rotate driven pulley to allow drive belt to settle in pulleyCheck height, if required the adjustment ring can be turned up to 14 or 12 the notchCheck height, repeat as requiredNOTE: Notches are there on the driven pulley for reference purpose only and the desired adjustment can be attained at any point
DRIVE BELT DEFLECTION MEASUREMENT (reference only)
NOTE: The drive belt deflection measurement must be performed each time new drive belt is installedTo obtain an accurate drive belt deflection measurement, it is suggested to allow break-in period of 50 km (30 miles)Before checking the belt deflection, ensure vehicle has the proper belt (refer to the APPLICATION CHART)Adjust pulley distance and alignmentRefer to PULLEY DISTANCE AND ALIGNMENTTo obtain maximum vehicle performance, the belt tension must be adjusted according to specifications shown in the accompanying chartMODEL All models