alirght guyz, what is belt deflection and how do i adjust it?? also do 1800RPM at idle sound right to yee?? sorry for the newb questions but this is only my 2nd season owning a cat, thanks[/b]
Belt deflection is
very critical for proper clutch performance.
If your deflection is too tight, the belt will burn on the clutch hub and you will
lose top end.
If the belt is too loose, it will allow the primary clutch to upshift faster then the secondary clutch causing a
low end bog and poor performance.
To check your belt deflection, you will need a straight edge and a tape measure.
Normally you want your belt to
stick out of the secondary clutch 1/16" - 1/8" if possible.
Lay a straight edge on the belt and measure the distance between the straight edge and the belt between the two clutches.
Lightly press down on the belt to remove any slack.
Most machines use a spec of 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" of belt deflection. If you measure less than 1 1/8", your belt is too tight.
If you measure more than 1 1/4" your belt is too loose.
This procedure should be shown in your owners or service manual.
Factory specs are: Polaris 1 1/4", Arctic Cat 1 1/8"-1 1/4"
