Can anyone tell me what is the correct rpm for the clutch to engage on a 2001 XC500? We have one that our kids drive with about 3,200 miles on it and it engages at 4500 rpm. Seems like you have to give it quite a bit of throttle to get going, just wondering if I need to change belt which looks good and is setting good in the sheaves or am I up against a worn clutch?
2001 XC500 clutch engagement
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sargebbj1953
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Look at your weights, I would believe they have a notch worn in them, where they first contact the rollers. They will need to be replaced. The belt should be at the top of the secondary clutch, if not your belt is worn. If this is the case it is like taking of in second gear. John
I am going to try changing the belt as suggested but here is another question: I called my dealer and they told me the correct belt for this sled is a 3211080, however the belt that is on it is a 3211086. I know Polaris makes what they call a close tolerance belt so is that the difference? I want to be sure I get the correct belt back on the sled and see if it helps the problem. Again any help is greatly appreciated,thanks.
Take the belt off, run it and watch the RPM that the clutch starts to close. If your careful you should see it start to move at the same rpm every time. The belt may bring that rpm down from the drag of it, but if it is stock, I would say it shoud engage at about 3600-3800. Normally a worn belt will engage at a higher rpm as the clutch has to come in farther to grab it. If the spring is getting sacked out, the rpm will drop for engagement, as the spring becomes easier to overcome. If the clutch seems to jump and grab the belt suddenly, I would suspect a grooved flyweight in the clutch. It should be a smooth engagement. And yes, the belt shoud sit level in the secondary, although there is adjustment in the sheaves (the three bolts on the outside with the sliding ring) Make sure it is adjusted for the new belt, if its too tight, it will drag, squeal, and possibly try to move at idle.
3211080 is the correct belt, got belt on and as stated the new one rides high in the sheaves so it wants to turn track at idle. Havent adjusted one with the three bolts and the ring for awhile can anyone share what is the proper procedure for doing this? Hate to keep asking what may seam to be simple questions but there are alot of knowledgeable members on this site and that beats the time and expense of a trip to the dealer anyday.