How do I know if my Polaris Sportsman belt is bad?
Loss of performance can be a sign of a bad ATV belt. If you see cracks when you bend the belt backward, if chunks are missing, or the belt sides have a glazed look, it is bad and needs replacing.
Does Polaris warranty belt?
No. It has a lifetime warranty against manufacture defects and if it separates at the splice. Those are the only two conditions Polaris themselves will warranty a belt.
Where is the drive belt on a Polaris Sportsman 500?
The drive belt on the Polaris Sportsman 500 connects the drive pulley and the driven pulley.
Why is the drive belt important on a sportsman 500?
The belt transmits power to the pulleys and is an important link to the operation of the Sportsman 500. Proper care and maintenance of the drive belt is necessary to ensure top performance. While drive belts do not have a set replacement period, belt wear will affect clutch operation, so it is important to check the belt often.
Is the Polaris belt on my car tight?
Its a great polaris belt bit is definitely tight If it is creeping with a new belt check the non-braking bearing in the primary clutch! I have replace a couple of those for myself and others. They seize up over time and can cause your shifting issue.
How to change the belt on a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 500?
While the specific machine in this tutorial is a 2001 Sportsman 500, the process is very similar on many other Sportsman 500 (and even 400) quads made in the 2000s. Remove the floorboard. The first step is to remove the whole floorboard in front of the drive belt cover. Do this by removing the three lower bolts from each fender flare.
When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 come out?
While the specific machine in this tutorial is a 2001 Sportsman 500, the process is very similar on many other Sportsman 500 (and even 400) quads made in the 2000s. Remove the floorboard.
Its a great polaris belt bit is definitely tight If it is creeping with a new belt check the non-braking bearing in the primary clutch! I have replace a couple of those for myself and others. They seize up over time and can cause your shifting issue.