How do you change the belt on a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 500?
Changing the Belt on a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 500
- The first step is to remove the whole floorboard in front of the drive belt cover.
- Next, remove the two screws on the front and rear fenders that hold the upper part of the floorboard on.
- Lastly, take off the four screws on the platform of the floorboard.
How long does an ATV belt last?
Generally, branded ATV belts last for a long time, if you follow the riding guidelines mentioned in the owner manual properly. If maintained properly, belts can last between 3000-5000 miles.
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.
Can you change the belt on a sportsman 500?
With this in mind, we put together a simple tutorial that explains how to change out the belt in a step-by-step process. 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.
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.
What’s the correct way to install a drive belt?
The correct way to install the belt is to have the writing on the belt facing so that it can be read properly (as pictured below). To start installation, put the drive belt completely over the primary drive clutch and stretch it back over the secondary as far as possible.
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.
Can a Polaris belt go down steep hills?
As a side note going down steep hills is a breeze since it is engaged all the time. It will NOT freewheel. Will run this belt for an hour or rwo and see if it wears in. Thanks for the advice. I’d bet the belt you used to get out of the woods is the 3211118. Its a great polaris belt bit is definitely tight
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.
What kind of belt do I need for my DDP clutch?
The new belt I installed is the latest part # from Polaris. The belt we used to get out of the woods was a heavy duty polaris belt that I got with my DDP clutch kit. Both of these had the same problem.