["TECHTIPS Performance Driven. Performance Proven. ATV\/UTV\/SxS Belt Installation Tips The belt on your ATV\/UTV\/SxS is an integral part of the drive system and can dramatically affect how it performs and feels. By following the recommendations below you will achieve optimum performance and extend the life of the belt. Always follow all of the manufacturer\u2019s safety recommendations, installation procedures and speci\ufb01cations. 1. Select the proper belt. A belt that is too fail). If there is anything on the clutch faces, and you are assured that the belt is always long or too short robs the drive system get those clean too. If there is a pronounced running the same direction. of ef\ufb01ciency. A short belt causes damaging groove in the primary, it\u2019s time to replace it. stress on the drive system. A belt that is Check the weights and rollers for \ufb02at spots. 8. Spin the secondary clutch until the belt is too long won\u2019t allow the clutches to work as Also, many clutch covers have a rubber snug. Check your vehicle manufacturer\u2019s they should. Ultimax belts are designed to seal around the lip. Make sure it is in good spec for belt de\ufb02ection. If there is no be application speci\ufb01c, so check the condition so water and dirt don\u2019t get in. recommendation from the manufacturer, belt \ufb01nder tool on our website to get On newer SxS vehicles, there are air inlet \u00bd\u201d of de\ufb02ection at the span center is the right belt for your machine. and outlet vents. If a belt fails, unseen belt usually a good target. If the de\ufb02ection www.ultimaxbelts.com\/belt-\ufb01nder debris can plug vents. Make sure the vents is over 1,\u201d ensure that you have the right are clear while the clutch cover is off. belt part number. 2. If you are not planning to use the new belt right away, be sure to store it properly. 6. Acetone and brake cleaning \ufb02uids can 9. Every new belt needs to be seated to the Keep the belt in a clean, cool, dry be used to clean the clutch faces, but be clutch faces. To accomplish this, drive environment with no direct sunlight. careful to let everything dry so it doesn\u2019t moderately in LOW gear for the \ufb01rst 10 Do not hang the belt on a peg. Don\u2019t get on the belt. These chemicals will break miles. Vary your speed, stopping crimp the belt tightly or turn it inside out. down the compounds in the belt and result periodically for a short time to allow the in shortened belt life. Never use a belt belt to cool. This will allow the belt to 3. To remove the old belt, separate the two dressing or solvent on a belt. seat properly and provide optimum halves of the secondary clutch. Never pry performance. between the clutch faces. 7. Install the belt making sure it sits within the sheaves correctly. Some belts have 10. Please also remember two more tips to 4. Check the old belt. Look for cracks, broken directional arrows. Belts aren\u2019t directional, extend the life of your drive belt. Don\u2019t cords or signs of excessive heat. If one so the way you put it on doesn\u2019t matter. The take off with the brake set and don\u2019t pull side is noticeably more worn than the arrows are there so that if you ever take the a load in high gear. other, you could have an alignment issue belt off, you can put it back on in the same with your clutches. direction. For maximum belt life, it\u2019s a good Following these simple steps will allow idea to always keep the belt running in the you to spend more time riding and less time 5. Clean and evaluate your clutches. Clean out same direction. Ultimax belts don\u2019t have in the shop. For more tips on belt installation any pieces of the old belt or any debris. It\u2019s arrows, so we recommend putting them on for speci\ufb01c machines, check out the videos a good idea to blow everything out with so you can read the label. Get in this habit on the Ultimax YouTube Channel at compressed air (especially if you had a belt www.youtube.com\/UltimaxBelts Timken Belts is part of The Timken Company\u2019s growing portfolio of engineered bearings and www.ultimaxbelts.com industrial motion products. A manufacturer of premium performance power transmission belts, Timken Belts\u2019 associates and products help keep industry in motion and the world more productive. 03-23 Order No. 11175 | Timken\u00ae and Ultimax\u00ae are trademarks of The Timken Company or its a liates. | \u00a9 2023 The Timken Company","TECHTIPS Performance Driven. Performance Proven. Break-In Process for New ATV\/UTV\/SxS Drive Belts The CVT drive belt on your vehicle is an integral part of the drive system and can dramatically affect how it performs. By following the recommendations below you will achieve optimum performance and extend the life of the belt. Every new drive belt needs to be \u201cseated\u201d to the clutch faces. Drive moderately in LOW gear for the first 10 miles. Vary your speed, stopping periodically for a short time to allow the belt to cool. The new belt will conform to the angle of the sheaves, producing more surface contact and enabling the belt to transfer the most horsepower at the highest efficiency. Following these simple steps will allow you to spend more time riding and less time in the shop. Break-In Process \t n \tAcetone or brake cleaning fluids can \t n\t Spin the secondary clutch until the belt is \t \t\t be used to clean the clutch faces, \t \t good and snug n\t Follow all of the manufacturer\u2019s \t\t \t\t but be careful to let everything dry so \t \t n \tYou should see the top of the cog \t \t safety recommendations and \t\t \t\t it doesn\u2019t get on the belt \t\t above the edge of the secondary when \t \t installation procedures \t\t n \tThese chemicals will break down \t \t\tit\u2019s tight n\t Select the proper belt \t\t\t the compounds in the belt and result \t \t n\tOn some vehicles you may need to \t \t n\tA belt that is too long or too short \t \t\t\t in shortened belt life \t\tadjust deflection \t\t robs the drive system of efficiency \t\t n \tFor this reason, do not use belt \t \t\t n \tFollow the procedure recommended \t \t\t An\t short belt causes damaging \t \t\t\tdressings \t\t\t by the vehicle manufacturer \t\t\t stress on the drive system n\t Do not pry or roll on the new belt n\t Take it easy \t\t n \tA belt that is too long won\u2019t allow \t \t n\tFollow the procedure recommended by \t \t n \tModerate driving in LOW gear for the \t \t\t\t the clutches to work as they should \t\t the vehicle manufacturer \t\t first 10 miles \t n \tUltimax belts are designed to be \t n\t Install the belt making sure it sits within \t \t n\tVary speed, stopping periodically for a \t \t\tapplication-specific \t the sheaves correctly \t\t short time to allow the belt to cool \t\t n \tVisit www.ultimaxbelts.com\/belt-finder\/ \t \t n\tFor maximum belt life, always keep \t n\t Avoid aggressive riding and acceleration \t \t\t\t to identify the right belt for your \t \t\t the belt running in the same direction \t to prevent belt slip and heat build up \t\t\tmachine \t n Some belts have directional arrows \t n \tBelts tend to run hotter when first \t n\t Before installing the new belt, be sure \t \t\t n \tBelts aren\u2019t directional, so the way \t \t\tinstalled \t the clutches are aligned and clean \t\t\t you put it on doesn\u2019t matter \t n \tHeat is the enemy of a belt and will \t \t n\tProper clutch alignment is a must \t\t n \tThe arrows are there so that if \t \t\t shorten its life \t\t n\tClutches that are not aligned \t\t \t\t\t you ever take the belt off, it can be \t n\t Don\u2019t take off with the brake set \t\t\t properly due to worn engine \t\t \t\t\t reinstalled in the same direction n\t Do not pull heavy loads \t\t\t mounts, misaligned shafts or \t\t \t\t n \tUltimax belts don\u2019t have arrows, so \t n\t Follow the maintenance schedule \t\t \t\t\t worn out drive components will \t \t\t\t we recommend putting them on so \t \t recommended by the vehicle manufacturer \t\t\t cause problems and\tcan shred your \t \t\t\t you can read the branding\/label \t\t\tbelt quickly \t\t n \tGet in this habit and you are assured \t \t n\tClean any debris from the intake and \t \t\t\t that the belt is always running the \t \t\t outlet ducts, the clutches and clutch \t \t\t\tsame direction \t\tcover Timken Belts is part of The Timken Company\u2019s growing portfolio of engineered bearings and www.ultimaxbelts.com industrial motion products. A manufacturer of premium performance power transmission belts, Timken Belts\u2019 associates and products help keep industry in motion and the world more productive. 03-23 Order No. 11458 | Timken\u00ae and Ultimax\u00ae are trademarks of The Timken Company or its affiliates. | \u00a9 2023 Timken Belts","TECHTIPS Performance Driven. Performance Proven. Break-In Process for New Snowmobile Drive Belts The CVT drive belt on your vehicle is an integral part of the drive system and can dramatically affect how it performs. By following the recommendations below you will achieve optimum performance and extend the life of the belt. Every new drive belt needs to be \u201cseated\u201d to the clutch faces. To accomplish this, take it easy for the first 20 miles, not exceeding half throttle. Vary your speed, stopping periodically for a short time to allow the belt to cool. The new belt will conform to the angle of the sheaves, producing more surface contact and enabling the belt to transfer the most horsepower at the highest efficiency. Following these simple steps will allow you to spend more time riding and less time in the shop. Break-In Process \t n \tAcetone or brake cleaning fluids can \t n\t Spin the secondary clutch until the belt is \t \t\t be used to clean the clutch faces, \t \t good and snug n\t Follow all of the manufacturer\u2019s \t\t \t\t but be careful to let everything dry so \t \t n \tYou should see the top of the cog \t \t safety recommendations and \t\t \t\t it doesn\u2019t get on the belt \t\t above the edge of the secondary when \t \t installation procedures \t\t n These chemicals will break down \t \t\tit\u2019s tight n\t Select the proper belt \t\t\t the compounds in the belt and result \t \t n\tOn some vehicles you may need to \t \t n\tA belt that is too long or too short \t \t\t\t in shortened belt life \t\tadjust deflection \t\t robs the drive system of efficiency \t\t n \tFor this reason, do not use belt \t \t\t n\tFollow the procedure recommended \t \t\t An\t short belt causes damaging \t \t\t\tdressings \t\t\t by the vehicle manufacturer \t\t\t stress on the drive system n\t Do not pry or roll on the new belt n\t Take it easy \t\t n \tA belt that is too long won\u2019t allow \t \t n\tFollow the procedure recommended by \t \t n \tModerate driving in LOW gear for the \t \t\t\t the clutches to work as they should \t\t the vehicle manufacturer \t\t first 10 miles \t n \tUltimax belts are designed to be \t n\t Install the belt making sure it sits within \t \t n\tVary speed, stopping periodically for a \t \t\tapplication-specific \t the sheaves correctly \t\t short time to allow the belt to cool \t\t n \tVisit www.ultimaxbelts.com\/belt-finder\/ \t \t n\tFor maximum belt life, always keep \t n\t Avoid aggressive riding and acceleration \t \t\t\t to identify the right belt for your \t \t\t the belt running in the same direction \t to prevent belt slip and heat build up \t\t\tmachine \t n\tSome belts have directional arrows \t n \tBelts tend to run hotter when first \t n\t Before installing the new belt, be sure \t \t\t n \tBelts aren\u2019t directional, so the way \t \t\tinstalled \t the clutches are aligned and clean \t\t\t you put it on doesn\u2019t matter \t n \tHeat is the enemy of a belt and will \t \t n\tProper clutch alignment is a must \t\t n \tThe arrows are there so that if \t \t\t shorten its life \t\t n\t Clutches that are not aligned \t\t \t\t\t you ever take the belt off, it can be \t \t\t\t properly due to worn engine \t\t \t\t\t reinstalled in the same direction n\t Allow the sled\u2019s engine to warm up so \t \t\t\t mounts, misaligned shafts or \t\t \t\t n \tUltimax belts don\u2019t have arrows, so \t \t the belt gets warm before riding \t\t\t worn out drive components will \t \t\t\t we recommend putting them on so \t \t\t\t cause problems and\tcan shred your \t \t\t\t you can read the branding\/label n\t Don\u2019t try to move your sled if you think \t \t\t\tbelt quickly \t\t n \tGet in this habit and you are assured \t \t the track may be frozen to the ground \t n\tClean any debris from the intake and \t \t\t\t that the belt is always running the \t \t\t outlet ducts, the clutches and clutch \t \t\t\tsame direction \t n \tBreak the sled free or run it on a stand \t \t\tcover \t\tbefore riding n\t Follow the maintenance schedule \t \t recommended by the vehicle manufacturer Timken Belts is part of The Timken Company\u2019s growing portfolio of engineered bearings and www.ultimaxbelts.com industrial motion products. A manufacturer of premium performance power transmission belts, Timken Belts\u2019 associates and products help keep industry in motion and the world more productive. 03-23 Order No. 11459 | Timken\u00ae and Ultimax\u00ae are trademarks of The Timken Company or its affiliates. | \u00a9 2023 Timken Belts"]
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