Adjusting the Belt Deflection on your Polaris Snowmobile

[@NewEdgeLarryO]

Super helpful video! I had to make a trailside adjustment, and your video got me back on the trail. Thanks!

[@StreetersGarage]

That’s awesome. Glad it helped you out. Must have had great cell reception. Lol

[@NewEdgeLarryO]

@@StreetersGarage Yes, we were lucky. We were in E. St. J, VT not far from I93. We were breaking trail for about 10 miles when the belt started smoking. 2018 Switchback Pro-S with 1K miles. BTW, we met a few year ago. I ride with one of your former colleagues, Mark, and we bumped into you in Pittsburg (Happy Corner, if I recall). We both rode Ski-Doo and have converted to Polaris this year.

[@StreetersGarage]

Yep! I remember. Mark pinged me on FB last night and let me know. Congratulations on coming over to the dark side. Lol I told Mark that we need to schedule a trip for next year.

[@StreetersGarage]

I picked up a 15 Axys SB 800 this year. Great sled.

[@NewEdgeLarryO]

@@StreetersGarage Yeah, I'm really happy with it. A little concerned that I have a clutch issue, but I'll have it checked out while it's under warranty. That 800 is a beast!

[@OstriChicken]

Mine has two lock nuts and allen bolts. 2015 Voyager. Any suggestions on what to do with the two adjusters instead of just the one?

[@StreetersGarage]

I’m not sure.

[@kuhnzoo]

Changing the belt is a lot easier with the newer secondary clutches too!

[@StreetersGarage]

Without a doubt. I can remember the days of having someone hold the back of the sled up on the trail after blowing a belt.

[@Jake-rp9cv]

It's a lot easier to change the belt with these secondaries until you strip out the threads on the secondary

[@quintonjohnson3148]

Thanks for the video man extremely helpful

[@StreetersGarage]

You got it

[@kylestadnek5766]

My adjustment screw is rusted in, spins when loosening the jam nut. Can I spray it with penetrating oil and try in the morning or is it broken off inside?

[@StreetersGarage]

sounds like it's stripped out. You can try loosening the jam nut to the point that you can get a screwdriver underneath it and pry up against it as you're trying to back out the screw.

[@kawasakigreenmachinegreen2961]

Was Wondering if I am supposed to Tighten up my drive belt bolt or am I supposed to have about an 8th play in it ?

[@StreetersGarage]

The secondary will slide on the jack shaft after you tighten down the bolt. This is what’s referred to as a floating secondary. Completely normal.

[@jeffreytodaro5269]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@StreetersGarage]

You’re welcome

[@keithgattozzi9645]

my belt is lying low as yours was in the beginning of the video and it is like on cruise control when I start the sled and the belt squeals. If I move the belt up like you did wont it make it tighter and move on its own more ?

[@StreetersGarage]

Correct. If it’s already squealing and creeping. The belt is already too tight. I would double check to make sure you have the correct belt on it and it’s not too short.

[@The_Brew_Dog]

Thanks for replying about the broken adjustment screw, I accidentally deleted my comment which also deleted yours as well sorry about that. To confirm, what you recommended was to use belt removal bolt to relax tension on the helix, remove broken set screw, replace broken set screw, then adjust as normal. Is this correct? Thanks again for taking the time to answer.

[@StreetersGarage]

Yes. That’s it.

[@danielmorey4997]

How do you adjust on on a 02 Polaris 800 edge x

[@StreetersGarage]

Does it have the 1,2,3 adjuster on the secondary?

[@ogonbio8145]

My 1990 Polaris trailblazer takes off when you start it up. It has this clutch setup and a forward only trans. I have been locking the brake at idle to negate this issue, what is causing the belt to not disengage? I can see the clutches spinning as I roll the quad

[@StreetersGarage]

Couple of things it could be. 1. Belt Deflection is too tight 2. Wrong Size Belt 3. Primary is not opening all of the way and is partially engaged.

[@ogonbio8145]

@@StreetersGarage you’re cool man thanks

[@StreetersGarage]

Thanks. Good luck!

[@SilentTakeover]

I have o4 Polaris sportsman and last week I was riding and loss power I had to push it all the way back home now it moves but not really much thow what dose that mean

[@StreetersGarage]

not sure

[@SilentTakeover]

@@StreetersGarage took 4 years to replay lol

[@StreetersGarage]

@@SilentTakeover Yah, I’m going through a lot of old comments that YT didn’t notify me off. 😀

[@tony37725]

Hey streeters garage great vid thanks would you know how to adjust belt on a 92 indy rxl my belt is loose and I m not sure if it adjusts Thanks

[@StreetersGarage]

tony37725 Check out the comments. There’s another person that has the same setup as yours. Should be the the same process. Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@tony37725]

nope mine don't have a three bolt ring like in 94 and 95.Does this mean no adjustment on a 92?

[@larsjohansson3425]

tony37725 the older ones i think has schims in the middle to adjust them so you need to take it apart

[@ethanisaacson7860]

Sir I have a question on my 2006 Polaris fusion 700. There is a loud squeaky sound coming from the belt clutch area every time it is on idol. I was wondering if you would be able to help me out with some tips. Thank you!

[@StreetersGarage]

Belt is too tight. I have a video on how to set the deflection

[@ethanisaacson7860]

@@StreetersGarage Alright thank you so much!!!

[@StreetersGarage]

@@ethanisaacson7860 you got it

[@715outdoors7]

do you know what could cause the bolt and washers that hold the secondary on to come un done and fall out?

[@StreetersGarage]

+Ben Moore Are you talking about the bolt that holds the secondary onto the jackshaft?

[@715outdoors7]

Streeters Garage yes the bolt that runs threw the center with all the washers on it

[@StreetersGarage]

+Ben Moore If it fell out, either it was never torqued down or the threads are stripped.

[@715outdoors7]

Streeters Garage threads on the bolt looked good hopfully there good in the jackshaft too got it back together and tightened thabjs for the input.

[@StreetersGarage]

+Ben Moore No problem.. Good luck and thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@waynebaron3180]

Good afternoon I have a 2010 polaris 600 iq touring, the problem I have is I changed my belt and every time it gets to tight and makes noise when I have the breaks on, and I've left the belt so lose that when I go to start it and give it gas while the back end is in the air it comes so tight still that it turns by itself when I don't even give it gas. Is there a way I can send you a video of my problem I'm having

[@StreetersGarage]

Do you have the correct belt on it?

[@waynebaron3180]

Yes I do, and is my secondary clutch supposed to move a bit

[@StreetersGarage]

Yes. The secondary will float on the jackshaft. About 1/8” is normal.

[@waynebaron3180]

@@StreetersGarage I really don't know what I'm doing wrong at all

[@StreetersGarage]

@@waynebaron3180 Ok. Couple of things. Idle should be around 1500 rpm. If the belt is squealing on the primary at idle then it’s too tight. Plain and simple. Too loosen the belt. Open the jam and then screw the Allen head clockwise to loose the belt. Tighten the jam nut Start the sled and engage the clutches for it to pick up the change. Get it up to 35 mph. Stop the track and see if it’s still squeaking

[@snowking55]

I have never seen one of those secondaries like that. I guess that's because the newest sled I've ever owned was a '97. That is a neat way to adjust for belt wear, cool.

[@StreetersGarage]

It certainly makes it easy. - Thanks for watching as always. :)

[@joeneault785]

Hey Snowking,,,yeah i have the same clutch on mine,polaris started using them in in 1999 or 2000 just before they went to the edge chassis.

[@BigDaddy-je2nq]

My trail touring 550 does something where I'll loosen the secondary clutch, and when I start it it tightens up until its spinning with the primary, I got the back of it propped up so it won't take off when I start it

[@StreetersGarage]

Belt is too tight.

[@mikem7618]

My secondary moves back and forth as a whole a little is that normal?

[@StreetersGarage]

Yes. They’re designed to float on the jack shaft.

[@mikem7618]

Thanks I thought so but I wanted to be sure, I'm new to owning a sled. 👍

[@StreetersGarage]

No problem. A little bit of float is normal Thanks for watching and please subscribe!

[@StreetersGarage]

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[@FlywayFanatics]

My sled runs good when their isn’t a load and the track is off the ground but when I get on it the belt just smokes and it was adjusted just like yours what happening

[@FlywayFanatics]

The primary is spinning but the secondary isn’t

[@StreetersGarage]

sounds like you have binding in the driveline somewhere.You'll need to check the track for any bad bearings, broken slides etc. Something is preventing the track from spinning, which is why the belt in smoking . Check the parking brake, chaincase and pto drive shaft bearing too.

[@TheRumbles13]

Streeter have you ever seen a belt flip itself inside out?

[@StreetersGarage]

I've never seen it myself, but I've heard of it happening. From what I've read, it's caused by clutch misalignment or bad motor mounts.

[@TheRumbles13]

I have an older style secondary with 3 bolts and my belt backside is smooth, so the belt should be flush with the secondary?

[@ggaguar4963]

I have a POLARIS 800 xc sp,(just rebuilt the motor & added mechanical reverse ) I changed the belts twice,my problem is after a few minutes the sled won't move ,I have to work the throttle (feathering)walking the sled finally running along side of it to get it finally moving fast enough to jump on it goes for awhile until I slow down,and its starts all over again just about smoking up the belt- I just wanted to make a point that the sled had the same exact problem before motor rebuild & adding mechanical reverse. and also it works ok when sled is up on the snowmobile crane lift.-with NO WEIGHT FROM RIDER-. I have a brand NEW belt that I regret to put on because of this PROBLEM. -HELP I NEED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. - Thank you -

[@StreetersGarage]

You either have an issue with the primary or secondary clutches. Either the primary is stuck open or the secondary is. When this happens, it simulates the sled is in the wrong "gear"

[@ggaguar4963]

How do I correct this,the primary moves back & forth,replace clutch or rebuild or clean with brake cleaner &3M pad

[@StreetersGarage]

Probably needs a new primary spring and rollers need to be replaced. You would need to remove the primary and secondary and get them serviced.

[@ggaguar4963]

Thank you Chief ! this is a big help.

[@davidhmurphy1619]

not on a 1999 polaris, how to on that year???

[@StreetersGarage]

There’s a dial on the secondary. Labeled 1-5. You would loosen the jam nuts and rotate the dial to increase/decrease belt deflection

[@rev_80m13]

And thats essentially it? Hahaha now i essentially know how to do mine..👊🏼😎

[@StreetersGarage]

You got it!

[@patsmith8874]

1999 has a different adjustment cover, it doesn’t have a nut and alan rinch

[@StreetersGarage]

Correct should be a rotary style with positions 1-5.

[@BC-mu9df]

I tried that and the the belt wouldn't tighten. Had to remove the center bolt and one of the thin washers.

[@StreetersGarage]

+Butch Clark The washers on the backside of the secondary? Those eliminate the amount of float on the jackshaft and helps the center to center alignment between the clutches. How many miles on the drive belt?

[@BC-mu9df]

2000. The secondary clutch.

[@StreetersGarage]

+Butch Clark It could as simple as a worn belt. As the belt wears, material is lost on the sides of it. Making it narrower and sit lower in the secondary. If you have a new belt I would try putting it in and adjust the belt deflection again.

[@ChevyCoco]

Meow thank for your help 💜

[@StreetersGarage]

Any time!

[@roadbdgr72]

Thanks!

[@StreetersGarage]

You’re Welcome

[@ernienaumann9692]

I don't see an adjust screw on my secondary.

[@StreetersGarage]

What year / model is your sled?

[@swoopit397]

Bummer he didn’t actually show it being adjusted

[@StreetersGarage]

loosen the jam nut and turn it in to loosen the belt and back out to tighten.

[@adame270]

Yeah kinda dumb to leave out that important part.

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

Why didn't he show him actually doing the adjustment? that's the whole point of the video

[@StreetersGarage]

Turn it in to increase deflection. Back it out to decrease deflection

[@kenkeller9236]

What was the point of this? He doesn’t actually show us how to do this.

[@StreetersGarage]

Take the scotch brite and rub it across the faces until there's no residue and the surface is uniform, clean with brake cleaner when complete.

[@TheBillyjoejimbobjr]

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it does.

[@StreetersGarage]

"That"