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PVT SYSTEM

DRIVE BELT

BELT REMOVAL BELT INSTALLATION
1. Remove outer PVT cover as described in PVT 1. Loop belt over the drive clutch and over top of the
Disassembly. driven sheave.
2. Mark the drive belt direction of rotation so that it can
be installed in the same direction.
NOTE
Dive belt should be oriented so text is not upside down
when installed.
3. To remove drive belt, put transmission in gear, apply
brake, pull upward and rearward on belt to open
driven clutch sheaves, pull out and down on belt to
slip over the driven clutch outer sheave.

NOTE
On Non-EBS Models loosen the driven clutch retaining
bolt to help spread the clutch sheaves.
2. While pushing down on top of belt, turn the back or
moveable driven sheave clockwise.

3. The belt then should be able to be pushed down into
BELT INSPECTION and between the sheaves.
1. Inspect belt for hour glassing (extreme circular wear Be sure to position belt so part number is easily
in at least one spot and on both sides of the belt). read.
Hour glassing occurs when the drive train does not
move and the drive clutch engages the belt.
PVT BREAK-IN (DRIVE BELT / CLUTCHES)
2. Inspect belt for loose cords, missing cogs, cracks, A proper break-in of the clutches and drive belt will
abrasions, thin spots, or excessive wear. Compare ensure a longer life and better performance. Break in the
belt measurements with a new drive belt. Replace if clutches and drive belt by operating at slower speeds
necessary. during the 10 hour break-in period as recommended (see
3. Belts with thin spots, burn marks, etc., should be Chapter 3 “Engine Break-In Period” for break-in
replaced to eliminate noise, vibration, or erratic PVT example). Pull only light loads. Avoid aggressive
operation. See the Troubleshooting Chart at the end acceleration and high speed operation during the break-
of this chapter for possible causes. in period.

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