What causes a Polaris drive belt to overheat?
When this happens, the drive clutch will spin at full speed, but as the belt is not moving, the clutch will overheat the belt where it contacts the drive clutch which then hourglasses the belt.
How to replace the drive belt on a Polaris ATV?
Always wear safety glasses and nitrile gloves when servicing your Polaris ATV. To inspect or replace the drive belt on your model year 2021 and newer Sportsman 570, follow these steps: 1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface. 2. Ensure the vehicle is in park. Set the parking brake. 3. Lift up on the rear of the seat and pull back to remove.
What is the belt number on a sportsman 570?
If replacing the belt, the part number on the belt should face outward when installed. The belt is part number 3211229. 22. Loop the belt over the drive clutch and begin to walk it over the driven clutch sheave. 23. Once the belt is installed, turn the clutch spreader tool counterclockwise to remove from the driven clutch.
Can a Polaris drive belt still work after hourglassing?
Depending on the degree of hourglassing, the belt and drive system may still be functional after this happens, but the vehicle will exhibit a driveline “knocking” as the hourglassed section of the belt passes over the clutches.
Why does my ATV have a belt slippage?
A wide variety of reasons may be causing it, where most of them are just a normal part of owning an ATV. Other times it may be a sign of severe damage to the clutches, and expensive components may be necessary to fix the issue. I recently experienced belt slippage on my own bike (Polaris Sportsman XP 1000).
Can a dirty CVT cause a belt to slip?
Symptoms of a dirty CVT may be that the clutch will not engage until on higher rpm’s than usual, jerking, belt slipping before it catches and goes. When this happens, proper cleaning is likely all you need. Start by removing the cover and the belt.
What happens if your belt is running too hot?
Over time the rubber in a belt running too hot will start hardening until eventually, it will crack, and the cogs will peel off. This happens much sooner when the cooling is not functioning properly, so checking up on it regularly may be a good investment.